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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: $84,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $132,612

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $78,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L W12S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $137,900 $222,000
Base Invoice $128,248 $206,460
Night vision 2,300  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950
Night vision 2,139  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814
Options (change) 2,300 1,950
Options (change) 2,139 1,814
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $142,425 $226,975
Total Invoice $132,612 $211,299

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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: $77,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,170
Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L W12S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp W12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 141940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$142,425$226,975
Adjustments for Features0-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,425$219,975
Total Invoice$132,612$211,299
Adjustments for Features0-6,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,612$204,782

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

Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L W12S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber engine cover $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 changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Headlight washers$50 
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
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Leather headliner $1000
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
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,225$17,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,517

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

Model Year20162015
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 Weight4,464 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

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%

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