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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: $144,175 Audi A8 A8 L W12 | ||
| Difference: $23,630 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 | S-Class |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | AMG S63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $133,500 | $147,500 |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 3,200 | 3,500 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | 2,250 |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,260 |
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | 1,950 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,650 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 3,000 | |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | 2,600 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 1,100 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 2,976 | 3,255 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | 2,093 |
| Night vision | 2,139 | 2,102 |
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | 1,814 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,465 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,790 | |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | 2,418 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 1,023 | |
| Options (change) | 8,500 | 19,310 |
| Options (change) | 7,905 | 17,960 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $144,175 | $167,805 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 A8 L W12 | ||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,480 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,864 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 | S-Class |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | AMG S63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 500hp W12 | 603hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/21 MPG | 17/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/40-20 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $144,175 | $167,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $144,175 | $162,655 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 | S-Class |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | AMG S63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | $50 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | $150 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | |
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,515 | $12,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -582 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,773 lb. | 4,806 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 200 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | Yes |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Animal detection, night | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 42% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | 150 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | 450 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 75% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | 50 | No |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 38% |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated second row armrests | 100 | No |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
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