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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: $72,745

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $24,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,726

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $22,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA8
TrimE300E400AMG E63 SA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $104,400 $78,050
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $97,092 $72,587
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900 1,900    
designo Edition 4,900 4,900    
Active multicontour front seats 1,320 1,320    
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 670  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 950
Power door closers 550 550 550 550
Heated second row seats 580 580 580  
Special order charge 250 250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450    
Sport Package   0   5,900
Sunshades, second row   380 380  
Advanced Lighting Package     1,500  
Wood trim     0  
Synthetic suede headliner     1,600 1,500
AMG Premium Package     3,600  
Convenience Package       2,350
Driver Assistance Package       3,000
Cold Weather Package       800
Sunshades, second row, power       750
Leather door panel trim       750
LED headlights       1,400
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767 1,767    
designo Edition 4,557 4,557    
Active multicontour front seats 1,228 1,228    
Warmth & Comfort Package 977 977    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear side airbags 391 391 623  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 883
Power door closers 512 512 512 511
Heated second row seats 539 539 539  
Special order charge 233 233    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419    
Sport Package   0   5,487
Sunshades, second row   291 353  
Advanced Lighting Package     1,395  
Wood trim     0  
Synthetic suede headliner     1,488 1,396
AMG Premium Package     3,348  
Convenience Package       2,185
Driver Assistance Package       2,790
Cold Weather Package       744
Sunshades, second row, power       699
Leather door panel trim       699
LED headlights       1,302
Options (change) 18,800 19,180 10,360 17,950
Options (change) 17,487 17,778 9,635 16,696
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $72,745 $79,075 $115,755 $96,875
Total Invoice $67,726 $73,550 $107,722 $90,158

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,943
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA8
TrimE300E400AMG E63 SA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6603hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18265/35-20275/35-20
Total Price$72,745$79,075$115,755$96,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-3,650-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,745$77,250$112,105$95,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,505$39,360$0
Total Invoice$67,726$73,550$107,722$90,158
Adjustments for Features0-1,697-3,397-1,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,726$71,853$104,325$88,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,127$36,599$0

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

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA8
TrimE300E400AMG E63 SA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000 
Automated lane change  $300 
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters  $0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver  $0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Drift mode  $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist  $200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Massage, driver seat$100$100 $100
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 $100
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$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,850$9,675$11,500$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$3,650$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,697-3,397-1,489

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

Model Year20182011
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 Weight4,035 lb.4,410 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 E300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested180044%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested180044%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested127541%
Total Not Requested180059%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000No
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
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 Requested95031%
Total Not Requested210069%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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