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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: $105,660

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $36,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $98,396

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $34,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009200920092009
ModelA8 / S8S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 L W12S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $137,900 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $128,248 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Second-row 3-person bench 0        
Night vision 2,300        
Premium III Package   4,990 1,710    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,880 2,880    
Rear Seat Package   2,950 2,950    
Sunshades, second row, power   720      
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950 950 950 950
Heated steering wheel   470 470   470
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Second-row 3-person bench 0        
Night vision 2,139        
Premium III Package   4,641 1,590    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,678 2,678    
Rear Seat Package   2,744 2,744    
Sunshades, second row, power   670      
Panoramic sunroof   976 976    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884 884 884 884
Heated steering wheel   437 437   437
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 2,300 14,435 10,435 1,375 1,845
Options (change) 2,139 13,425 9,704 1,279 1,716
Destination 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $142,425 $105,660 $145,660 $152,700 $204,670
Total Invoice $132,612 $98,396 $135,735 $142,283 $190,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,730
Model Year20162009200920092009
ModelA8 / S8S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 L W12S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp W12382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$142,425$105,660$145,660$152,700$204,670
Adjustments for Features-8,0400-3,325-3,825-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,385$105,660$142,335$148,875$200,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,675$43,215$95,160
Total Invoice$132,612$98,396$135,735$142,283$190,615
Adjustments for Features-7,4860-3,098-3,564-3,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,126$98,396$132,637$138,719$187,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,241$40,323$88,633

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

Model Year20162009200920092009
ModelA8 / S8S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 L W12S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$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$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection, night$50    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera$150    
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Ski sack$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Laminated rear side windows$100    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200    
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
LED headlights$1000    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Massage, second row seats$150    
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225    
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$15,990$7,950$11,275$11,775$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,040$0$3,325$3,825$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4860-3,098-3,564-3,586

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20162009
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase122.9 in124.6 in
Length207.4 in205.0 in
Width76.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.4,466 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 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested350083%
Total Not Requested70017%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
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%

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