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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,045

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $64,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,158

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $59,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLSL
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,200 $80,900 $110,000 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $67,146 $75,238 $102,300 $129,316 $184,838
Convenience Package 3,000 3,000      
Comfort Package 2,000 2,000      
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000 2,500    
Leather door panel trim 750 750      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500 1,500      
Warm Weather Package 1,700 1,700      
Wood trim     0 0 0
Premium 1 Package       3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,170  
Adaptive cruise control       2,300 2,300
Convenience Package 2,790 2,790      
Comfort Package 1,860 1,860      
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790 2,327    
Leather door panel trim 699 699      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396 1,396      
Warm Weather Package 1,582 1,582      
Wood trim     0 0 0
Premium 1 Package       2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,088  
Adaptive cruise control       2,139 2,139
Options (change) 11,950 11,950 2,500 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 11,117 11,117 2,327 6,157 2,139
Destination 895 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600 2,600
Total Price $85,045 $93,745 $113,395 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $79,158 $87,250 $105,522 $138,948 $190,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,296
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLSL
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$85,045$93,745$113,395$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features00-2,750-3,750-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,045$93,745$110,645$145,395$200,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$25,600$0$55,380
Total Invoice$79,158$87,250$105,522$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features00-2,559-3,494-3,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,158$87,250$102,963$135,454$186,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,092$23,805$0$51,506

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

Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLSL
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0  
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
LED headlights  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$11,950$11,950$14,700$15,700$15,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,750$3,750$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,559-3,494-3,492

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

Model Year20132011
ModelA8 / S8SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in100.8 in
Length202.2 in180.4 in
Width76.7 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,377 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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