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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: $142,425

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $10,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $132,612

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $9,377

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Model Year2016201120112011
ModelA8 / S8S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 L W12S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $137,900 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $128,248 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Night vision 2,300 1,780    
Second-row 3-person bench 0      
Rear Seat Package   3,040    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,450    
Heated steering wheel   0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,350    
Night vision 2,139 1,655    
Second-row 3-person bench 0      
Rear Seat Package   2,827    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,278    
Heated steering wheel   0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,256    
Options (change) 2,300 12,660 0 0
Options (change) 2,139 11,774 0 0
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $142,425 $152,535 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $132,612 $141,989 $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 W12
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,183
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelA8 / S8S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 L W12S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp W12536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$142,425$152,535$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features-1,9400-175-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,485$152,535$161,350$211,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,815$59,165
Total Invoice$132,612$141,989$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features-1,8060-163-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,806$141,989$150,299$197,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,310$55,100

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

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelA8 / S8S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA8 L W12S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Parking guidance system - passive $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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Rearview camera $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 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Ski sack$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
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer $100 $100
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200  
Upholstered instrument panel$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   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$13,540$11,600$11,775$11,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0$175$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8060-163-256

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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 Year20162011
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 Weight4,465 lb.4,456 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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