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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $142,795 Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12 | ||
| Difference: $1,915 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $133,011 Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12 | ||
| Difference: $1,840 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $131,350 | $134,500 |
| Base Invoice | $122,156 | $125,087 |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,950 | |
| Premium III Package | 1,710 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,880 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 470 | |
| iPod integration | 425 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | |
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,744 | |
| Premium III Package | 1,590 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,678 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 437 | |
| iPod integration | 395 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 976 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |
| Night vision | 2,139 | |
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 9,485 | 5,300 |
| Options (change) | 8,820 | 4,929 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $144,710 | $142,795 |
| Total Invoice | $134,851 | $133,011 |
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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: $5,365 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,054 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 518hp V8 | 500hp W12 |
| Transmission | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 11/17 MPG | 13/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $144,710 | $142,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $144,710 | $139,345 |
| Total Invoice | $134,851 | $133,011 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,214 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $134,851 | $129,797 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $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 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $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 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,065 | $13,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,214 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,663 lb. | 4,773 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
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