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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $142,795

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $24,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L W12AMG S63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $134,500 $147,500
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
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500
Rear Seat Package   3,000
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600
Around view cameras   900
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
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255
Rear Seat Package   2,790
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418
Around view cameras   837
Options (change) 5,300 19,110
Options (change) 4,929 17,774
Destination 895 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $142,795 $167,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114,743
Model Year20132018
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L W12AMG S63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp W12603hp V8
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/21 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$142,795$167,605
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,795$163,130

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20132018
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L W12AMG S63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
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
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 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
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, second row seats $150
Metal pedals $75
Power footrest, right rear seat $250
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 seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger 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$8,015$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-501

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20132018
ModelA8 / S8S-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 Weight4,773 lb.4,806 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 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
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 AMG S63

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
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 seats150No
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 Requested22515%
Total Not Requested125085%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
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 length 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 Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

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