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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: $65,625

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $60,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,102

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $55,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA8 / S8SLCSLC
TrimS8 PlusSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $115,900 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $107,788 $45,012 $57,056
Executive Plus Package 2,800    
Paint, matte finish 6,000 2,020 2,020
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Rear spoiler   350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990 990
Carbon fiber trim     1,750
Executive Plus Package 2,604    
Paint, matte finish 5,580 1,879 1,879
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Rear spoiler   326  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921 921
Carbon fiber trim     1,628
Options (change) 8,800 16,230 11,410
Options (change) 8,184 15,095 10,613
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $125,675 $65,625 $73,755
Total Invoice $116,947 $61,102 $68,664

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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: $57,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,174
Model Year201820182018
ModelA8 / S8SLCSLC
TrimS8 PlusSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine605hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$125,675$65,625$73,755
Adjustments for Features-2,8700-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,805$65,625$73,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,030
Total Invoice$116,947$61,102$68,664
Adjustments for Features-2,6710-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,276$61,102$68,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,469

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelA8 / S8SLCSLC
TrimS8 PlusSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$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
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$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  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
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
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Handwriting recognition$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 passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$13,690$10,820$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6710-93

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in95.7 in
Length202.6 in162.8 in
Width76.7 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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%
Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special gray0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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, configurable150Yes
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 Requested424086%
Total Not Requested70014%
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

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special gray0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
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 Requested386585%
Total Not Requested70015%

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