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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: $109,775

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $11,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $102,154

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $10,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelA8S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 LS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $84,000 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $78,120 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
Executive Rear Seat Package 12,500 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Premium Package 2,000 4,500 4,500      
Night vision 2,300 2,260 2,260 2,260    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300          
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500          
Heated steering wheel 300          
LED headlights 1,400          
Laminated front side windows 600          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650 2,650    
Rear Seat Package   3,000 3,000 3,000    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600 2,600 2,600    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450 4,450      
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950 950      
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,626 3,255 3,255 3,255    
Premium Package 1,860 4,185 4,185      
Night vision 2,139 2,102 2,102 2,102    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209          
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396          
Heated steering wheel 279          
LED headlights 1,302          
Laminated front side windows 558          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465 2,465    
Rear Seat Package   2,790 2,790 2,790    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418 2,418 2,418    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139 4,139      
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884 884      
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Options (change) 24,900 29,760 29,760 19,860 3,050 3,050
Options (change) 23,159 27,679 27,679 18,471 2,837 2,837
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $109,775 $125,085 $121,042 $162,235 $166,175 $228,075
Total Invoice $102,154 $116,396 $112,353 $150,945 $154,727 $212,322

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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: $6,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,822
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelA8S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 LS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine372hp V8449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$109,775$125,085$121,042$162,235$166,175$228,075
Adjustments for Features0-4,390-4,715-5,690-9,540-10,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,775$120,695$116,327$156,545$156,635$217,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,368$0$40,218$40,308$101,408
Total Invoice$102,154$116,396$112,353$150,945$154,727$212,322
Adjustments for Features0-4,085-4,377-5,294-8,883-9,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,154$112,311$107,976$145,651$145,844$202,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,335$0$37,675$37,868$94,720

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

Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelA8S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 LS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Animal detection, night $50$50$50$50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225     
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450$450$450$450
Door sill trim plates$100     
Foldaway tray table, second row$75     
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150$150$150$150
Heated front row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500$500$500$500$500
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$9,650$14,040$14,365$15,340$19,190$19,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,390$4,715$5,690$9,540$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,085-4,377-5,294-8,883-9,626

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

Model Year20112015
ModelA8S-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase122.9 in124.6 in
Length207.4 in206.5 in
Width76.7 in74.8 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

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
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested4025100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested37525%
Total Not Requested110075%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250Yes
Total Requested52562%
Total Not Requested32538%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested127548%
Total Not Requested140052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested37525%
Total Not Requested110075%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250Yes
Total Requested52562%
Total Not Requested32538%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested127548%
Total Not Requested140052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
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%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested37525%
Total Not Requested110075%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250Yes
Total Requested52562%
Total Not Requested32538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

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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