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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: $138,935

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $129,281

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S   
Difference: $3,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimAMG E63 SS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $104,400 $115,900
Base Invoice $97,092 $107,788
Premium 3 Package 3,600  
Acoustic Comfort Package 1,100  
Front sport buckets 2,500  
Paint, special gray 3,950  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Rear side airbags 670  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,600  
AMG Premium Package 3,600  
Power door closers 550  
Heated second row seats 580  
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,200  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Dynamic Package   9,000
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   7,500
Paint, matte finish   6,000
Premium 3 Package 3,348  
Acoustic Comfort Package 1,023  
Front sport buckets 2,325  
Paint, special gray 3,674  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Rear side airbags 623  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,488  
AMG Premium Package 3,348  
Power door closers 512  
Heated second row seats 539  
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,116  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Dynamic Package   8,370
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   6,976
Paint, matte finish   5,580
Options (change) 33,540 25,300
Options (change) 31,194 23,530
Destination 995 975
Total Price $138,935 $142,175
Total Invoice $129,281 $132,293

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,231
Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimAMG E63 SS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine603hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20275/35-21
Total Price$138,935$142,175
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,625$142,175
Total Invoice$129,281$132,293
Adjustments for Features-1,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,062$132,293

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

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimAMG E63 SS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Drift mode$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
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 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,450$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2190

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

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in117.8 in
Length193.8 in202.6 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,515 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested110028%
Acoustic Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sound insulation, additional0No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested242579%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100Yes
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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