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

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

Lowest Total Price: $79,615

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $9,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,108

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $8,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassA8
TrimAMG E43A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,400 $78,750
Base Invoice $67,332 $73,237
Premium 2 Package 3,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 420  
Heated second row seats 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Cold Weather Package   800
Premium Package   2,000
Convenience Package   2,900
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500
LED headlights   1,600
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Premium 2 Package 3,441  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 391  
Heated second row seats 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Cold Weather Package   744
Premium Package   1,860
Convenience Package   2,698
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396
LED headlights   1,488
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 6,290 9,550
Options (change) 5,851 8,885
Destination 925 875
Total Price $79,615 $89,175
Total Invoice $74,108 $82,997

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,612
Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassA8
TrimAMG E43A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine396hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$79,615$89,175
Adjustments for Features-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,690$89,175
Total Invoice$74,108$82,997
Adjustments for Features-2,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,385$82,997

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

Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassA8
TrimAMG E43A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,050$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7230

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

Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in117.8 in
Length193.8 in202.2 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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