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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: $130,075

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $18,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $121,145

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $17,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS600A8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $144,200 $120,100
Base Invoice $134,106 $111,693
iPod integration 425  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,900
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,500
iPod integration 395  
Adaptive cruise control   1,953
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,628
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,396
Options (change) 425 7,500
Options (change) 395 6,977
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 3,000 1,700
Total Price $148,500 $130,075
Total Invoice $138,376 $121,145

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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: $14,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,002
Model Year20082008
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS600A8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine510hp V12450hp W12
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$148,500$130,075
Adjustments for Features-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,035$130,075
Total Invoice$138,376$121,145
Adjustments for Features-3,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$135,147$121,145

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

Model Year20082008
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 $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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$12,315$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2290

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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 Year20082008
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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