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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,990

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $18,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,013

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $17,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimE350A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $46,956 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,250 2,250 2,100
Night vision 1,780 2,300 2,300 2,300
Premium 1 Package 4,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,450      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,200      
Sunshades, second row 380      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450      
Heated steering wheel 490      
Heated second row seats 625      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 3,000 3,000 3,000
Rear side airbags 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Premium Package   3,950 3,950  
Wood trim       0
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,093 2,093 1,954
Night vision 1,655 2,139 2,139 2,139
Premium 1 Package 3,720      
Premium 2 Package 2,279      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,116      
Sunshades, second row 353      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419      
Heated steering wheel 456      
Heated second row seats 581      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,790 2,790 2,790
Rear side airbags 391      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Cold Weather Package   697 697 697
Premium Package   3,673 3,673  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 20,625 12,250 12,250 8,150
Options (change) 19,182 11,392 11,392 7,580
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $71,990 $90,575 $99,575 $123,975
Total Invoice $67,013 $84,299 $92,669 $115,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,339
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimE350A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$71,990$90,575$99,575$123,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,315-5,465-8,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,990$85,260$94,110$115,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$30,200
Total Invoice$67,013$84,299$92,669$115,363
Adjustments for Features0-4,947-5,086-7,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,013$79,352$87,583$107,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$28,087

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimE350A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50$50$50
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Rearview camera$200   
Tires, run-flat$150   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
iPod integration$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300   
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$4,950$10,265$10,415$13,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,315$5,465$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,947-5,086-7,924

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122015
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in117.8 in
Length191.7 in202.2 in
Width73.0 in76.7 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,059 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70035%
Total Not Requested130065%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70035%
Total Not Requested130065%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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