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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: $94,725

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $59,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,163

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $55,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS63 AMGA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $138,000 $92,000
Base Invoice $128,340 $85,560
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Executive Plus Package   1,750
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Executive Plus Package   1,628
Options (change) 14,380 1,750
Options (change) 13,374 1,628
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $154,255 $94,725
Total Invoice $143,589 $88,163

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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 4.0T Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,208
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS63 AMGA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine563hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20265/40-20
Total Price$154,255$94,725
Adjustments for Features0-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$154,255$93,885
Total Invoice$143,589$88,163
Adjustments for Features0-782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$143,589$87,381

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

Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS63 AMGA8 L 4.0T Sport
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 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, second row seats $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 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,075$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-782

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

Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
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 Weight4,741 lb.4,464 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested77530%

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