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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: $94,725

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $66,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,163

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $61,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelA8 / S8Maybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS550S600
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $92,000 $159,800 $184,900
Base Invoice $85,560 $148,614 $171,957
Executive Plus Package 1,750    
Executive Plus Package 1,628    
Options (change) 1,750 0 0
Options (change) 1,628 0 0
Destination 975 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $94,725 $160,725 $187,525
Total Invoice $88,163 $149,539 $174,582

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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 4.0T Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,620
Model Year201820172017
ModelA8 / S8Maybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS550S600
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine450hp V8449hp V8523hp V12
TransmissionT8T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$94,725$160,725$187,525
Adjustments for Features0-13,710-11,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,725$147,015$175,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,700
Total Invoice$88,163$149,539$174,582
Adjustments for Features0-12,756-10,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,163$136,783$163,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,804

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

Model Year201820172017
ModelA8 / S8Maybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS550S600
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Animal detection, night $50$50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250$250
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather headliner $1000$1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Power footrests, second row $500$500
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power legrests, second row $1000$1000
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$9,265$22,975$21,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,710$11,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,756-10,995

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA8 / S8Maybach 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 Weight4,465 lb.5,018 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested2575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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