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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: $108,375 Audi A8 A8 L | ||||
| Difference: $46,590 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $100,852 Audi A8 A8 L | ||||
| Difference: $43,416 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A8 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $140,000 | $160,300 | $212,000 | $84,000 |
| Base Invoice | $130,200 | $149,079 | $197,160 | $78,120 |
| Rear Seat Package | 3,040 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 3,000 | ||
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | 1,500 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | |||
| Night vision | 1,780 | 2,300 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,450 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 300 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |||
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 12,500 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | 600 | |||
| Rear Seat Package | 2,827 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,790 | ||
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | 1,395 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | |||
| Night vision | 1,655 | 2,139 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,278 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 279 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |||
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 11,626 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | 558 | |||
| Options (change) | 13,060 | 0 | 0 | 23,500 |
| Options (change) | 12,163 | 0 | 0 | 21,857 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $154,965 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $108,375 |
| Total Invoice | $144,268 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $100,852 |
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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: $44,265 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,251 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A8 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 372hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $154,965 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $108,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,325 | -2,600 | -2,700 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $152,640 | $161,205 | $212,305 | $108,375 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,565 | $59,665 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $144,268 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $100,852 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,165 | -2,422 | -2,514 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $142,103 | $150,162 | $197,651 | $100,852 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,059 | $55,548 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A8 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $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 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | $250 | |||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $11,290 | $11,565 | $11,665 | $8,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,325 | $2,600 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,165 | -2,422 | -2,514 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 4,454 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 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 0.0 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 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 975 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 28% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 25% |
| Rear Seat Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | No |
| Second-row high console | 250 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 200 | No |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2750 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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