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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: $88,725 Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $12,890 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $82,579 Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $11,990 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $77,400 | $86,400 | $114,900 | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $71,982 | $80,352 | $106,858 | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,100 | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | |
| Premium Package | 3,950 | 3,950 | 5,050 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 4,200 | 4,200 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Power door closers | 450 | 450 | 450 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 900 | 900 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | 4,090 | 4,090 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 1,954 | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | |
| Premium Package | 3,673 | 3,673 | 4,697 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 3,906 | 3,906 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Power door closers | 419 | 419 | 419 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 930 | 930 | |||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 837 | 837 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | 3,804 | 3,804 | |||||
| Options (change) | 10,400 | 10,400 | 2,100 | 13,740 | 8,690 | 2,700 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,672 | 9,672 | 1,954 | 12,780 | 8,083 | 2,512 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $88,725 | $97,725 | $117,925 | $101,615 | $120,415 | $154,975 | $222,075 |
| Total Invoice | $82,579 | $90,949 | $109,737 | $94,569 | $112,052 | $144,193 | $206,686 |
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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: $2,795 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,595 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 333hp V6 | 435hp V8 | 520hp V8 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/35-21 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $88,725 | $97,725 | $117,925 | $101,615 | $120,415 | $154,975 | $222,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -2,000 | -10,095 | -10,095 | -10,420 | -12,320 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $88,725 | $97,575 | $115,925 | $91,520 | $110,320 | $144,555 | $209,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,850 | $27,200 | $0 | $18,800 | $53,035 | $118,235 |
| Total Invoice | $82,579 | $90,949 | $109,737 | $94,569 | $112,052 | $144,193 | $206,686 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -140 | -1,861 | -9,395 | -9,394 | -9,695 | -11,466 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $82,579 | $90,809 | $107,876 | $85,174 | $102,658 | $134,498 | $195,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,230 | $25,297 | $0 | $17,484 | $49,324 | $110,046 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||||||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-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 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,555 | $9,705 | $11,555 | $19,650 | $19,650 | $19,975 | $21,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $2,000 | $10,095 | $10,095 | $10,420 | $12,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -140 | -1,861 | -9,395 | -9,394 | -9,695 | -11,466 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 202.2 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,366 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 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 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 50% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Laminated rear side windows | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 50% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Laminated rear side windows | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | 3500 | No |
| Active curve tilting | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 4500 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Premium 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 |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | 3500 | No |
| Active curve tilting | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 4500 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 16% |
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