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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: $140,975

Audi A8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $7,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $131,261

Audi A8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $7,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassA8
TrimS63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $133,550 $133,500
Base Invoice $124,202 $124,157
Rear Seat Package 2,990  
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 3,000
Night vision 1,740 2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070  
Second-row 3-person bench   0
Rear Seat Package 2,781  
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,790
Night vision 1,618 2,139
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Second-row 3-person bench   0
Options (change) 11,150 5,300
Options (change) 10,369 4,929
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 1,300
Total Price $148,575 $140,975
Total Invoice $138,446 $131,261

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L W12
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,441
Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassA8
TrimS63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine518hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20265/40-20
Total Price$148,575$140,975
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$148,575$140,700
Total Invoice$138,446$131,261
Adjustments for Features0-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$138,446$131,005

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

Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassA8
TrimS63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr 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 
AC power outlet$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,615$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256

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

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

Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassA8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in122.9 in
Length206.5 in207.4 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,773 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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