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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: $116,875

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $25,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $108,763

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $24,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelA8 / S8SLSLSL
TrimS8 PlusSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $115,900 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $107,788 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Premium I Package     3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140  
Wood trim     0 0
Premium I Package     2,836  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 0 0 4,190 0
Options (change) 0 0 3,896 0
Destination 975 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $116,875 $142,575 $142,665 $198,175
Total Invoice $108,763 $132,838 $132,921 $184,546

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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: $24,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,217
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelA8 / S8SLSLSL
TrimS8 PlusSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine605hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$116,875$142,575$142,665$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-910-1,010-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,875$141,665$141,655$197,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$55,510
Total Invoice$108,763$132,838$132,921$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-848-941-941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,763$131,990$131,980$183,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$51,625

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

Model Year2018200920092009
ModelA8 / S8SLSLSL
TrimS8 PlusSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
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$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel 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$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-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$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,740$15,650$15,750$15,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$1,010$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-848-941-941

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

Model Year20182009
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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I 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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