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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: $102,500

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $127,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,395

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport   
Difference: $118,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimAMG S65A8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $226,900 $91,500
Base Invoice $211,017 $85,096
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package   2,500
Night vision   2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Rear Seat Comfort Plus Package   2,326
Night vision   2,140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790
Options (change) 0 10,050
Options (change) 0 9,349
Destination 925 950
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $229,925 $102,500
Total Invoice $214,042 $95,395

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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 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $119,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,330
Model Year20172017
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimAMG S65A8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine621hp V12450hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$229,925$102,500
Adjustments for Features-7,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$222,065$102,500
Total Invoice$214,042$95,395
Adjustments for Features-7,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$206,725$95,395

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

Model Year20172017
ModelS-ClassA8 / S8
TrimAMG S65A8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover$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 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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 
Headlight washers $50
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
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$16,700$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3170

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

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,969 lb.4,464 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 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 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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