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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: $117,232

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e   
Difference: $12,038

Lowest Total Invoice: $108,810

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e   
Difference: $9,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65A8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $162,650 $224,650 $119,350
Base Invoice $88,955 $88,955 $133,223 $151,265 $208,925 $108,954
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500 3,500 3,500      
Rear Seat Package 3,000 3,000 3,000      
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600 2,600 2,600      
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450     3,900
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Adaptive cruise control           2,100
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465      
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255 3,255 3,255      
Rear Seat Package 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418 2,418 2,418      
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,365
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139     3,628
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Adaptive cruise control           1,911
Options (change) 24,700 24,700 20,200 3,050 3,050 7,500
Options (change) 22,973 22,973 18,788 2,837 2,837 6,904
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 720
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,300 2,100 1,700
Total Price $121,275 $117,232 $164,375 $167,925 $230,725 $129,270
Total Invoice $112,853 $108,810 $152,936 $156,327 $214,787 $118,278

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,631
Model Year201620162016201620162007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65A8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12450hp W12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20255/40-19
Total Price$121,275$117,232$164,375$167,925$230,725$129,270
Adjustments for Features-6,315-6,640-8,490-15,215-16,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,960$110,592$155,885$152,710$214,135$129,270
Cost Above Minimum$4,368$0$45,293$42,118$103,543$0
Total Invoice$112,853$108,810$152,936$156,327$214,787$118,278
Adjustments for Features-5,876-6,163-7,899-14,164-15,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,977$102,647$145,037$142,163$199,343$118,278
Cost Above Minimum$4,330$0$42,390$39,516$96,696$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65A8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted     $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450$450$450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated front row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Massage, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500$500$500$500$500 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
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$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$15,405$15,730$17,580$24,305$25,680$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,315$6,640$8,490$15,215$16,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,876-6,163-7,899-14,164-15,4440

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

Model Year20162007
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in121.0 in
Length206.5 in204.4 in
Width74.8 in74.6 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested152557%
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 seats150No
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 Requested22515%
Total Not Requested125085%
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%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
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 Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested152557%
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 seats150No
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 Requested22515%
Total Not Requested125085%
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%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
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 Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

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 seats150No
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 Requested22515%
Total Not Requested125085%
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%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
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 Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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