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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: $99,500

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $104,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,605

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $97,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $91,500 $198,950
Base Invoice $85,096 $185,024
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package 2,500  
Night vision 2,300  
iPod integration   425
Heated steering wheel   470
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package 2,326  
Night vision 2,140  
iPod integration   395
Heated steering wheel   437
Options (change) 7,050 895
Options (change) 6,559 832
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $99,500 $203,720
Total Invoice $92,605 $189,731

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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 4.0T Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,932
Model Year20172009
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine450hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/24 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/35-20
Total Price$99,500$203,720
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,560$203,720
Total Invoice$92,605$189,731
Adjustments for Features-1,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,799$189,731

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

Model Year20172009
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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
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
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof $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
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
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
Massage, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,565$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8060

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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 Year20172009
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 Weight4,464 lb.5,035 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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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