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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: $89,745

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $64,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,527

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $59,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLSL
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $136,989 $199,485
Premium Package 4,000 4,000      
Driver Assistance Package 3,250 3,250 2,250 2,950  
Luxury Package 4,200 4,200      
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,260  
Wood trim     0 0 0
Lane departure warning     500    
Power door closers       450  
Premium Package 3,720 3,720      
Driver Assistance Package 3,023 3,023 2,093 2,744  
Luxury Package 3,906 3,906      
Night vision 2,139 2,139 2,139 2,102  
Wood trim     0 0 0
Lane departure warning     467    
Power door closers       419  
Options (change) 13,750 13,750 5,050 5,660 0
Options (change) 12,788 12,788 4,699 5,265 0
Destination 895 895 895 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $89,745 $98,545 $118,445 $153,885 $216,725
Total Invoice $83,527 $91,711 $110,221 $143,179 $201,710

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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: $56,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,162
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLSL
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$89,745$98,545$118,445$153,885$216,725
Adjustments for Features00-2,225-8,050-10,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,745$98,545$116,220$145,835$206,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$26,475$0$60,290
Total Invoice$83,527$91,711$110,221$143,179$201,710
Adjustments for Features00-2,071-7,490-9,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,527$91,711$108,150$135,689$191,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,184$24,623$0$56,155

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

Model Year20142014201420142014
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$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225  
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
iPod integration   $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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 headliner$650$650$650$650 
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$10,650$10,650$12,875$18,700$21,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,225$8,050$10,600
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,071-7,490-9,866

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

Model Year20142014
ModelA8 / S8SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in101.8 in
Length202.2 in181.8 in
Width76.7 in73.9 in
Height57.5 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,366 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.213.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Premium 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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Premium 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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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