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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $82,430 Audi A8 / S8 A8 | |||
| Difference: $69,615 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $76,692 Audi A8 / S8 A8 | |||
| Difference: $64,774 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $70,690 | $145,800 | $212,240 |
| Base Invoice | $65,741 | $135,594 | $197,383 |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 690 | 590 | 590 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,500 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | ||
| Satellite radio | 550 | ||
| Power door closers | 600 | 450 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,300 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 641 | 549 | 549 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,396 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,045 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 698 | ||
| Satellite radio | 490 | ||
| Power door closers | 557 | 419 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,953 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,999 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 10,965 | 5,340 | 590 |
| Options (change) | 10,176 | 4,967 | 549 |
| Destination | 775 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $82,430 | $152,045 | $215,035 |
| Total Invoice | $76,692 | $141,466 | $200,137 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,700 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,549 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 350hp V8 | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 12 | 600, 14 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $82,430 | $152,045 | $215,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,915 | -14,465 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $82,430 | $142,130 | $200,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $58,440 |
| Total Invoice | $76,692 | $141,466 | $200,137 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,225 | -13,463 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $76,692 | $132,241 | $186,674 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $54,433 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,575 | $18,490 | $23,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,915 | $14,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9,225 | -13,463 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 199.3 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,289 lb. | 4,002 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 44% |
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