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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: $102,275

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,181

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $6,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $85,100 $93,000
Base Invoice $79,144 $86,490
Premium Package 3,950  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,950
Cold Weather Package 750  
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package 3,000  
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 2,450
Rear Seat Comfort Package   1,500
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Premium Package 3,673  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 930  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,744
Cold Weather Package 697  
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package 2,790  
Night vision 2,139 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,278
Rear Seat Comfort Package   1,395
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 16,250 14,300
Options (change) 15,112 13,317
Destination 925 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $102,275 $109,205
Total Invoice $95,181 $101,712

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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 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,127
Model Year20152013
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-18
Total Price$102,275$109,205
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,635$109,205
Total Invoice$95,181$101,712
Adjustments for Features-5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,585$101,712

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

Model Year20152013
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt 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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,590$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960

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

Model Year20152013
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase122.9 in124.6 in
Length207.4 in206.5 in
Width76.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.4,674 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats150No
Total Requested37556%
Total Not Requested30044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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