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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: $69,825

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,003

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $7,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE400A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,100 $74,050
Base Invoice $58,683 $68,867
Parktronic Package 970  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Special order charge 250  
Power trunk closer 560  
Rear side airbags 420  
Laminated front side windows 300 600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 690
Leather door panel trim   750
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,500
Parktronic Package 902  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Special order charge 233  
Power trunk closer 521  
Rear side airbags 391  
Laminated front side windows 279 557
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 641
Leather door panel trim   698
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,396
Options (change) 5,800 3,540
Options (change) 5,395 3,292
Destination 925 825
Total Price $69,825 $78,415
Total Invoice $65,003 $72,984

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,158
Model Year20162009
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE400A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$69,825$78,415
Adjustments for Features-1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,635$78,415
Total Invoice$65,003$72,984
Adjustments for Features-1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,826$72,984

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

Model Year20162009
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE400A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1770

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

Model Year20162009
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in115.9 in
Length192.1 in199.3 in
Width73.0 in74.6 in
Height57.1 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 Volume16.4 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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%

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