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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $128,025

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $35,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $119,242

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $33,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelA8 / S8Maybach S-Class
TrimA8 L W12S550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $120,100 $159,800
Base Invoice $111,693 $148,614
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900  
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,500 1,100
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628  
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,396 1,023
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814
Options (change) 5,400 3,050
Options (change) 5,024 2,837
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $128,025 $163,775
Total Invoice $119,242 $152,376

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,024
Model Year20092017
ModelA8 / S8Maybach S-Class
TrimA8 L W12S550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine450hp W12449hp V8
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$128,025$163,775
Adjustments for Features0-18,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,025$145,385
Total Invoice$119,242$152,376
Adjustments for Features0-17,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,242$135,266

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

Model Year20092017
ModelA8 / S8Maybach S-Class
TrimA8 L W12S550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50
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 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather headliner $1000
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power footrests, second row $500
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrests, second row $1000
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$9,515$27,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$18,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,110

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

Model Year20092017
ModelA8 / S8Maybach S-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.0 in132.6 in
Length204.4 in214.5 in
Width74.6 in74.8 in
Height57.3 in58.8 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.5,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in49.3 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class S550

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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