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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: $135,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,163

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $125,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $92,000 $226,900
Base Invoice $85,560 $211,017
Executive Plus Package 1,750  
Executive Plus Package 1,628  
Options (change) 1,750 0
Options (change) 1,628 0
Destination 975 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $94,725 $229,925
Total Invoice $88,163 $214,042

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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: $124,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,723
Model Year20182017
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine450hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/24 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 141940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$94,725$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-10,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,725$219,015
Total Invoice$88,163$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-10,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,163$203,886

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA8 / S8S-Class
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportAMG S65
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
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night $50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
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
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $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
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
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 player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,840$19,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,156

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

Model Year20182017
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 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 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-based200Yes
Total Requested2575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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