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Audi A8 / S8 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 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $95,895 Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $55,290 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $89,248 Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $51,485 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $78,500 | $87,200 | $134,500 | $138,000 | $158,050 | $209,000 |
| Base Invoice | $73,007 | $81,096 | $125,087 | $128,340 | $146,987 | $194,370 |
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 800 | ||||
| Comfort Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,950 | ||
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 1,780 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | 600 | 600 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,450 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | |||||
| Rear Seat Package | 3,040 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | 1,209 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | 744 | ||||
| Comfort Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,744 | ||
| Night vision | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,139 | 1,655 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | 558 | 558 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,278 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | 1,396 | ||||
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | |||||
| Rear Seat Package | 2,827 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 16,500 | 16,500 | 5,300 | 11,310 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 15,346 | 15,346 | 4,929 | 10,518 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $95,895 | $104,595 | $142,795 | $151,185 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Total Invoice | $89,248 | $97,337 | $133,011 | $140,733 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
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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 3.0T | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,815 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,112 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 333hp V6 | 420hp V8 | 500hp W12 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $95,895 | $104,595 | $142,795 | $151,185 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -2,150 | -1,475 | -1,750 | -1,850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $95,895 | $104,595 | $140,645 | $149,710 | $159,775 | $210,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,700 | $44,750 | $0 | $10,065 | $60,415 |
| Total Invoice | $89,248 | $97,337 | $133,011 | $140,733 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -2,003 | -1,373 | -1,630 | -1,722 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $89,248 | $97,337 | $131,008 | $139,360 | $148,832 | $195,623 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,089 | $41,760 | $0 | $9,472 | $56,263 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr 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 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,040 | $10,040 | $12,190 | $11,515 | $11,790 | $11,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $2,150 | $1,475 | $1,750 | $1,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -2,003 | -1,373 | -1,630 | -1,722 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | 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 | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,410 lb. | 4,456 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 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 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 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 400 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 36% |
| 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% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 400 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 36% |
| 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% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 43% |
| 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 |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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