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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: $94,725

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $120,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,163

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $112,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $92,000 $212,000
Base Invoice $85,560 $197,160
Executive Plus Package 1,750  
Heated steering wheel   0
Executive Plus Package 1,628  
Heated steering wheel   0
Options (change) 1,750 0
Options (change) 1,628 0
Destination 975 905
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $94,725 $215,005
Total Invoice $88,163 $200,165

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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: $116,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108,734
Model Year20182013
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine450hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/24 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 141200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/35-20
Total Price$94,725$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,725$211,495
Total Invoice$88,163$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,163$196,897

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

Model Year20182013
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 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
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 upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,490$15,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,268

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

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,464 lb.5,082 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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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested237592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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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