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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: $102,275

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,181

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $6,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS350 BlueTECA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $93,000 $85,100
Base Invoice $86,490 $79,144
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,250
Rear Seat Comfort Package 1,500  
Special order charge 250  
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 3,000
Heated steering wheel 490  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Premium Package   3,950
Cold Weather Package   750
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package   3,000
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,000
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,093
Rear Seat Comfort Package 1,395  
Special order charge 250  
Night vision 1,655 2,139
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,790
Heated steering wheel 456  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Premium Package   3,673
Cold Weather Package   697
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package   2,790
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   930
Options (change) 14,300 16,250
Options (change) 13,317 15,112
Destination 905 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $109,205 $102,275
Total Invoice $101,712 $95,181

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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 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,127
Model Year20132015
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS350 BlueTECA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$109,205$102,275
Adjustments for Features0-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,205$101,635
Total Invoice$101,712$95,181
Adjustments for Features0-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,712$94,585

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

Model Year20132015
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS350 BlueTECA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$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 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
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
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
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 upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,950$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-596

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

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

Model Year20132015
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 Weight4,674 lb.4,564 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Rear Seat Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats150No
Total Requested37556%
Total Not Requested30044%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100Yes
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

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