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

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

Lowest Total Price: $91,115

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $62,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,794

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $58,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelA8S-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 LS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $78,400 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $72,912 $139,221 $187,070
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690    
Technology Package 3,600    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600    
Laminated front side windows 600    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 6,400    
Heated steering wheel     0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 642    
Technology Package 3,347    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558    
Laminated front side windows 558    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,952    
Heated steering wheel     0
Options (change) 11,890 0 0
Options (change) 11,057 0 0
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $91,115 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $84,794 $143,096 $190,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,113
Model Year201020102010
ModelA8S-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 LS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine350hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$91,115$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,715-7,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,115$145,860$197,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$51,425
Total Invoice$84,794$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-7,189-7,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,794$135,907$183,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$47,830

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

Model Year201020102010
ModelA8S-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 LS600S65 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$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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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
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
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
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$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
Heated second row seats $200$200
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
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$7,025$14,740$14,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,715$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,189-7,208

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

Model Year20102010
ModelA8S-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.4,456 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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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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