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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 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 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $113,195 Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T | |||
| Difference: $49,940 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $105,335 Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T | |||
| Difference: $46,447 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $141,450 | $87,200 | $134,500 |
| Base Invoice | $131,549 | $81,096 | $125,087 |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | 2,600 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Night vision | 2,260 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | 1,950 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,650 | ||
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 3,500 | 11,250 | 3,200 |
| Rear Seat Package | 3,000 | ||
| Around view cameras | 900 | 750 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 1,100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | ||
| Comfort Package | 2,000 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,600 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | 600 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | ||
| Warmth and Comfort Package | 2,418 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,790 | 2,790 |
| Night vision | 2,102 | 2,139 | 2,139 |
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | 1,814 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,465 | ||
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 3,255 | 10,463 | 2,976 |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,790 | ||
| Around view cameras | 837 | 697 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 1,023 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,860 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,488 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | 558 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | ||
| Options (change) | 20,760 | 25,100 | 8,500 |
| Options (change) | 19,308 | 23,344 | 7,905 |
| Destination | 925 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $163,135 | $113,195 | $145,995 |
| Total Invoice | $151,782 | $105,335 | $135,987 |
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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 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,900 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,758 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 577hp V8 | 420hp V8 | 500hp W12 |
| Transmission | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/23 MPG | 15/26 MPG | 15/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-20 | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $163,135 | $113,195 | $145,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,040 | 0 | -1,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $158,095 | $113,195 | $144,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $31,800 |
| Total Invoice | $151,782 | $105,335 | $135,987 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,689 | 0 | -931 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $147,093 | $105,335 | $135,056 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $29,721 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | $50 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Animal detection, night | $50 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | $150 | ||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | ||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,665 | $6,625 | $7,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,040 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,689 | 0 | -931 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,806 lb. | 4,674 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Warmth and Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated second row armrests | 100 | No |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 42% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | 150 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Executive Rear Seat 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 legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | 450 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 75% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row | 50 | No |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T
| Around view cameras | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Laminated front side windows | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | Yes |
| Laminated rear side windows | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 200 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | Yes |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | Yes |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 3550 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | 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% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 200 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | Yes |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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