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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $105,175 Audi A8 A8 L | ||||
| Difference: $46,575 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $97,875 Audi A8 A8 L | ||||
| Difference: $43,524 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $84,700 | $133,500 | $147,450 | $198,950 |
| Base Invoice | $78,772 | $124,157 | $137,129 | $185,024 |
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | 3,200 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | ||
| Full Leather Package | 6,400 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | 600 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | |||
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 470 | |||
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | 2,976 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Full Leather Package | 5,952 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | 558 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | |||
| Night vision | 2,139 | 2,139 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | |||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 437 | |||
| Options (change) | 19,600 | 5,300 | 425 | 895 |
| Options (change) | 18,228 | 4,929 | 395 | 832 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $105,175 | $140,975 | $151,750 | $203,720 |
| Total Invoice | $97,875 | $131,261 | $141,399 | $189,731 |
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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: $46,575 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,524 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 500hp W12 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $105,175 | $140,975 | $151,750 | $203,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,250 | 0 | -25 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $105,175 | $138,725 | $151,750 | $203,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,550 | $0 | $51,945 |
| Total Invoice | $97,875 | $131,261 | $141,399 | $189,731 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,095 | 0 | -23 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $97,875 | $129,166 | $141,399 | $189,708 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $31,291 | $0 | $48,309 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,540 | $12,790 | $10,540 | $10,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $25 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,095 | 0 | -23 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | A8 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,454 lb. | 4,466 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Full Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
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