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

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

Lowest Total Price: $99,575

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $3,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,667

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $2,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA8
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA8 L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $84,000
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $78,120
Premium III Package 6,190 2,090      
Rear Seat Package 2,920 2,920      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Sunshades, second row, power 710        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
Cold Weather Package         800
Premium Package         2,000
Driver Assistance Package         3,000
Rear Seat Comfort Package         3,200
Laminated front side windows         600
Synthetic suede headliner         1,500
Night vision         2,300
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel         1,300
Premium III Package 5,757 1,944      
Rear Seat Package 2,716 2,716      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Sunshades, second row, power 660        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
Cold Weather Package         744
Premium Package         1,860
Driver Assistance Package         2,790
Rear Seat Comfort Package         2,976
Laminated front side windows         558
Synthetic suede headliner         1,396
Night vision         2,139
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel         1,209
Options (change) 14,105 9,295 425 425 14,700
Options (change) 13,117 8,644 395 395 13,672
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $102,680 $140,170 $148,500 $198,300 $99,575
Total Invoice $95,623 $130,629 $138,376 $184,690 $92,667

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,957
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA8
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA8 L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12372hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19
Total Price$102,680$140,170$148,500$198,300$99,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-3,925-3,850-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,680$136,845$144,575$194,450$96,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,165$41,895$91,770$0
Total Invoice$95,623$130,629$138,376$184,690$92,667
Adjustments for Features0-3,099-3,657-3,586-3,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,623$127,530$134,719$181,104$89,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,907$39,096$85,481$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA8
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA8 L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Ski sack    $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$6,865$10,190$10,790$10,715$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$3,925$3,850$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,099-3,657-3,586-3,001

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassA8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in122.9 in
Length205.0 in207.4 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested350083%
Total Not Requested70017%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested77557%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested77557%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Rear Seat Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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