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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,455

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,455

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $5,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLC
TrimA8S8AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $61,350
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $57,056
Premium Package 3,275 2,800  
Satellite radio 550 550  
Leather door panel trim 750    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400  
Heated steering wheel   300  
Carbon fiber trim   500 1,750
Premium 3 Package     6,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical     990
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Premium Package 3,045 2,605  
Satellite radio 490 501  
Leather door panel trim 698    
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953  
Driver Assistance Package   1,303  
Heated steering wheel   281  
Carbon fiber trim   466 1,628
Premium 3 Package     6,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical     921
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 6,675 7,650 10,110
Options (change) 6,186 7,109 9,404
Destination 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $78,140 $103,825 $72,455
Total Invoice $72,702 $96,755 $67,455

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,679
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLC
TrimA8S8AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp V8450hp V10362hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$78,140$103,825$72,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,140$102,775$66,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,635$0
Total Invoice$72,702$96,755$67,455
Adjustments for Features0-978-5,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,702$95,777$62,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,075$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLC
TrimA8S8AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Roll bar  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
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$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,450$10,500$15,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-5,432

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

Model Year20082018
ModelA8 / S8SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.9 in95.7 in
Length199.3 in162.8 in
Width74.6 in71.5 in
Height56.9 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.610.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175038%
Total Not Requested281562%

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