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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: $102,500

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $49,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,395

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $45,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $91,500 $139,500
Base Invoice $85,096 $129,735
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,800
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package 2,500  
Night vision 2,300 2,260
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 2,650
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600
Around view cameras   900
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,604
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package 2,326  
Night vision 2,140 2,102
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,465
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418
Around view cameras   837
Options (change) 10,050 11,210
Options (change) 9,349 10,426
Destination 950 925
Total Price $102,500 $151,635
Total Invoice $95,395 $141,086

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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: $48,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,342
Model Year20172014
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine450hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/24 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$102,500$151,635
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,500$151,260
Total Invoice$95,395$141,086
Adjustments for Features0-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,395$140,737

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

Model Year20172014
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS63 AMG
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
Active noise reduction$0 
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $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 player$125 
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,825$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349

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

Model Year20172014
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.4,806 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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

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-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

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