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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $109,775

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $12,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $102,154

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $11,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA8
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65A8 L
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 $84,000
Base Invoice $88,955 $88,955 $133,223 $151,265 $208,925 $78,120
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     12,500
Rear Seat Package 3,000 3,000 3,000      
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600 2,600 2,600      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500       2,000
Night vision 2,260 2,260 2,260     2,300
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800     3,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450        
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950        
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel           1,300
Heated steering wheel           300
Synthetic suede headliner           1,500
LED headlights           1,400
Laminated front side windows           600
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     11,626
Rear Seat Package 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418 2,418 2,418      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185       1,860
Night vision 2,102 2,102 2,102     2,139
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604     2,790
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139        
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884        
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel           1,209
Heated steering wheel           279
Synthetic suede headliner           1,396
LED headlights           1,302
Laminated front side windows           558
Options (change) 29,760 29,760 19,860 3,050 3,050 24,900
Options (change) 27,679 27,679 18,471 2,837 2,837 23,159
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,300 2,100 0
Total Price $126,335 $122,292 $164,035 $167,925 $230,725 $109,775
Total Invoice $117,559 $113,516 $152,619 $156,327 $214,787 $102,154

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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: $7,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,744
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA8
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65A8 L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12372hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20255/45-19
Total Price$126,335$122,292$164,035$167,925$230,725$109,775
Adjustments for Features-4,650-4,975-5,950-9,800-10,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,685$117,317$158,085$158,125$220,125$109,775
Cost Above Minimum$4,368$0$40,768$40,808$102,808$0
Total Invoice$117,559$113,516$152,619$156,327$214,787$102,154
Adjustments for Features-4,327-4,618-5,536-9,123-9,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,232$108,898$147,083$147,204$204,919$102,154
Cost Above Minimum$4,334$0$38,185$38,306$96,021$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA8
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65A8 L
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
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 
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 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     $1500
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Traffic information     $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$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     $150
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    
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 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Foldaway tray table, second row     $75
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 door panel trim$250$250 $250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$14,315$14,640$15,615$19,465$20,265$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$4,975$5,950$9,800$10,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,327-4,618-5,536-9,123-9,8680

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

Model Year20162011
ModelS-ClassA8
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 Weight4,774 lb.4,454 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 S550

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 seat250Yes
Total Requested52562%
Total Not Requested32538%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested127548%
Total Not Requested140052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

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 seat250Yes
Total Requested52562%
Total Not Requested32538%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested127548%
Total Not Requested140052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

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?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
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 seat250Yes
Total Requested52562%
Total Not Requested32538%

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 A8 L

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested4025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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