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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: $71,785

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $7,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,826

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $6,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8SLC
TrimA8S8AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $74,050 $96,200 $60,300
Base Invoice $68,867 $89,465 $56,079
Technology Package 3,600 3,500  
Leather door panel trim 750    
Carbon fiber trim   500 1,750
Premium 3 Package     7,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     990
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Technology Package 3,347 3,256  
Leather door panel trim 698    
Carbon fiber trim   466 1,628
Premium 3 Package     6,603
Adaptive dampers - electrical     921
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 4,350 4,000 10,560
Options (change) 4,045 3,722 9,822
Destination 825 825 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $79,225 $103,125 $71,785
Total Invoice $73,737 $96,112 $66,826

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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: $12,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,877
Model Year200920092017
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$79,225$103,125$71,785
Adjustments for Features0-550-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,225$102,575$66,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,350$0
Total Invoice$73,737$96,112$66,826
Adjustments for Features0-513-4,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,737$95,599$61,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,862$0

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

Model Year200920092017
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
Power door closers$300$300 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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 
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$9,550$10,100$14,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-513-4,966

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

Model Year20092017
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested195041%
Total Not Requested281559%

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