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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: $118,950

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $28,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $110,692

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $26,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8SL
TrimS8 PlusSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $115,900 $140,440
Base Invoice $107,788 $130,609
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Wood trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Driver Assistance Package 1,954  
Wood trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 2,100 3,480
Options (change) 1,954 3,236
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $118,950 $147,395
Total Invoice $110,692 $137,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,688
Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8SL
TrimS8 PlusSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine605hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/24 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$118,950$147,395
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,885$147,395
Total Invoice$110,692$137,320
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,632$137,320

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

Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8SL
TrimS8 PlusSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$16,040$15,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600

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

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,685 lb.4,274 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%

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