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

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

Lowest Total Price: $109,775

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $54,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $102,154

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $50,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelA8Maybach S-Class
TrimA8 LS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $84,000 $159,800
Base Invoice $78,120 $148,614
Premium Package 2,000  
Executive Rear Seat Package 12,500  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Night vision 2,300  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500  
LED headlights 1,400  
Laminated front side windows 600  
Heated steering wheel 300  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,100
Premium Package 1,860  
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,626  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Night vision 2,139  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396  
LED headlights 1,302  
Laminated front side windows 558  
Heated steering wheel 279  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,023
Options (change) 24,900 3,050
Options (change) 23,159 2,837
Destination 875 925
Total Price $109,775 $163,775
Total Invoice $102,154 $152,376

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,080
Model Year20112017
ModelA8Maybach S-Class
TrimA8 LS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine372hp V8449hp V8
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$109,775$163,775
Adjustments for Features0-13,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,775$150,725
Total Invoice$102,154$152,376
Adjustments for Features0-12,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,154$140,234

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

Model Year20112017
ModelA8Maybach S-Class
TrimA8 LS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power footrest, right rear seat$250 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,290$22,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,142

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

Model Year20112017
ModelA8Maybach S-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase122.9 in132.6 in
Length207.4 in214.5 in
Width76.7 in74.8 in
Height57.9 in58.8 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.5,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in49.3 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

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 seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested4025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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