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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: $143,695

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $18,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $133,849

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $16,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $141,450 $135,900
Base Invoice $131,549 $126,388
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,500
Night vision 2,260 2,300
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650  
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500  
Rear Seat Package 3,000  
Around view cameras 900  
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,327
Night vision 2,102 2,139
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465  
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255  
Rear Seat Package 2,790  
Around view cameras 837  
Options (change) 19,660 4,800
Options (change) 18,285 4,466
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $162,035 $143,695
Total Invoice $150,759 $133,849

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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 W12
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,686
Model Year20152014
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine577hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$162,035$143,695
Adjustments for Features-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$158,570$143,695
Total Invoice$150,759$133,849
Adjustments for Features-3,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$147,535$133,849

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

Model Year20152014
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS63 AMGA8 L W12
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 
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
Animal detection, night$50 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $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
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250 
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,465$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2240

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

Model Year20152014
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in122.9 in
Length206.5 in207.4 in
Width74.8 in76.7 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.4,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested37525%
Total Not Requested110075%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested57568%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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