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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: $115,825

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $33,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $107,783

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $31,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLSL
TrimS8S8 PlusSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $114,900 $114,900 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $106,858 $106,858 $129,316 $184,838
Wood trim 0 0 0 0
Driver Assistance Package   2,100    
Premium 1 Package     3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170  
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim 0 0 0 0
Driver Assistance Package   1,954    
Premium 1 Package     2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088  
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Options (change) 0 2,100 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 0 1,954 6,157 2,139
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 2,600
Total Price $115,825 $117,925 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $107,783 $109,737 $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 S8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,458
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLSL
TrimS8S8 PlusSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine520hp V8605hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21275/35-21255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$115,825$117,925$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features-315-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,510$117,860$149,145$204,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$55,380
Total Invoice$107,783$109,737$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features-293-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,490$109,677$138,948$190,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,187$0$51,504

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

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLSL
TrimS8S8 PlusSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power door closers$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Ski sack$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$16,290$16,040$15,975$15,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$65$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-293-6000

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

Model Year20162011
ModelA8 / S8SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in100.8 in
Length202.6 in180.4 in
Width76.7 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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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