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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $91,275 Audi A8 A8 L | |||
| Difference: $71,700 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $84,943 Audi A8 A8 L | |||
| Difference: $66,867 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | A8 |
| Trim | S600 | S65 AMG | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $159,500 | $210,900 | $78,400 |
| Base Invoice | $148,335 | $196,137 | $72,912 |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | ||
| Technology Package | 3,600 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 600 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 350 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | 600 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 6,400 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | ||
| Technology Package | 3,347 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 558 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 325 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | 558 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,952 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 12,050 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 11,206 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $162,975 | $213,875 | $91,275 |
| Total Invoice | $151,810 | $199,112 | $84,943 |
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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: $63,660 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,378 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | A8 |
| Trim | S600 | S65 AMG | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 350hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 |
| Total Price | $162,975 | $213,875 | $91,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,040 | -8,140 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $154,935 | $205,735 | $91,275 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $50,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $151,810 | $199,112 | $84,943 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,489 | -7,578 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $144,321 | $191,534 | $84,943 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $47,213 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | A8 |
| Trim | S600 | S65 AMG | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $15,465 | $15,565 | $7,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,040 | $8,140 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,489 | -7,578 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 204.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 4,400 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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