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

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $128,025

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $16,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $119,242

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $15,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS600A8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $139,900 $120,100
Base Invoice $130,107 $111,693
iPod integration 425  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,900
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,500
iPod integration 395  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,628
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,396
Options (change) 425 5,400
Options (change) 395 5,024
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 3,000 1,700
Total Price $144,100 $128,025
Total Invoice $134,277 $119,242

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,527
Model Year20072009
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS600A8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine510hp V12450hp W12
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$144,100$128,025
Adjustments for Features-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,335$128,025
Total Invoice$134,277$119,242
Adjustments for Features-3,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,769$119,242

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

Model Year20072009
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS600A8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$11,715$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5080

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

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

Model Year20072009
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in121.0 in
Length205.0 in204.4 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.4,697 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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