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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: $63,690

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $17,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,297

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $16,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLCSLC
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,200 $80,900 $110,000 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $67,146 $75,238 $102,300 $44,594 $56,079
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000 2,500    
Convenience Package 3,000 3,000      
LED headlights 1,600 1,600      
Leather door panel trim 750 750      
Wood trim     0 325 325
Leather seating surfaces       770  
Premium 3 Package       10,500 7,100
Premium 1 Package       2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical         990
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790 2,327    
Convenience Package 2,790 2,790      
LED headlights 1,488 1,488      
Leather door panel trim 699 699      
Wood trim     0 302 302
Leather seating surfaces       716  
Premium 3 Package       9,765 6,603
Premium 1 Package       2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical         921
Options (change) 8,350 8,350 2,500 14,815 9,135
Options (change) 7,767 7,767 2,327 13,778 8,496
Destination 895 895 895 925 925
Total Price $81,445 $90,145 $113,395 $63,690 $70,360
Total Invoice $75,808 $83,900 $105,522 $59,297 $65,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,369
Model Year20132013201320172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLCSLC
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$81,445$90,145$113,395$63,690$70,360
Adjustments for Features00-4,525-3,070-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,445$90,145$108,870$60,620$67,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$27,425$0$6,470
Total Invoice$75,808$83,900$105,522$59,297$65,500
Adjustments for Features00-4,211-2,858-3,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,808$83,900$101,311$56,439$62,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,092$25,503$0$6,017

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

Model Year20132013201320172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8SLCSLC
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,700$8,700$13,225$11,770$11,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,525$3,070$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,211-2,858-3,044

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

Model Year20132017
ModelA8 / S8SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in95.7 in
Length202.2 in162.8 in
Width76.7 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,377 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested439081%
Total Not Requested105019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested386581%
Total Not Requested90019%

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