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

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

Lowest Total Price: $130,075

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $33,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $121,145

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $31,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelA8 / S8S-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 L W12S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $120,100 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $111,693 $149,079 $197,160
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100    
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,500    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628    
Adaptive cruise control 1,953    
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,396    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Options (change) 7,500 0 0
Options (change) 6,977 0 0
Destination 775 905 905
Gas Tax 1,700 2,600 2,100
Total Price $130,075 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $121,145 $152,584 $200,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,928
Model Year200820132013
ModelA8 / S8S-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 L W12S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine450hp W12510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 121200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$130,075$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-6,990-6,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,075$156,815$208,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$51,200
Total Invoice$121,145$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-6,511-6,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,145$146,073$193,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$47,584

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

Model Year200820132013
ModelA8 / S8S-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 L W12S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Second-row high console$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Massage, second row seats $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,625$15,615$15,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,990$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,511-6,508

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

Model Year20082013
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.0 in124.6 in
Length204.4 in206.5 in
Width74.6 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft316.4 ft3

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