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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: $72,285

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $32,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,293

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $30,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE300S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $93,300
Base Invoice $48,500 $86,771
designo Edition 4,900  
Premium 2 Package 7,650  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Heated second row seats 620  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 250 300
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
AWD 2,500  
Premium Package   2,800
Satellite radio   550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900
designo Edition 4,557  
Premium 2 Package 7,115  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear side airbags 391  
Heated second row seats 577  
Special order charge 233  
Heated steering wheel 233 281
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
AWD 2,325  
Premium Package   2,605
Satellite radio   501
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558
Options (change) 19,210 8,550
Options (change) 17,868 7,945
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $72,285 $104,725
Total Invoice $67,293 $97,591

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,618
Model Year20172008
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE300S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4450hp V10
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$72,285$104,725
Adjustments for Features-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,645$104,725
Total Invoice$67,293$97,591
Adjustments for Features-4,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,973$97,591

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

Model Year20172008
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE300S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,740$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3200

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

Model Year20172008
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in115.9 in
Length193.8 in199.3 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height57.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,792 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207540%
Total Not Requested305060%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested137592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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