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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: $73,770

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $4,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,687

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $4,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE550A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,400 $70,690
Base Invoice $56,172 $65,741
Premium 1 Package 4,450  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Rear side airbags 420  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 690
Sunshades, second row 380  
Premium Package   3,275
Leather door panel trim   750
Satellite radio   550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,500
Premium 1 Package 4,139  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Rear side airbags 391  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 641
Sunshades, second row 353  
Premium Package   3,045
Leather door panel trim   698
Satellite radio   490
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,396
Options (change) 12,465 6,765
Options (change) 11,610 6,270
Destination 905 775
Total Price $73,770 $78,230
Total Invoice $68,687 $72,786

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,672
Model Year20132008
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE550A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$73,770$78,230
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,155$78,230
Total Invoice$68,687$72,786
Adjustments for Features-5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,114$72,786

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

Model Year20132008
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE550A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,315$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5730

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

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

Model Year20132008
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in115.9 in
Length191.7 in199.3 in
Width73.0 in74.6 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested217579%
Total Not Requested59021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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