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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $91,465 Audi A8 A8 L | ||||||
| Difference: $15,682 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $85,119 Audi A8 A8 L | ||||||
| Difference: $14,311 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A8 |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $96,600 | $96,600 | $144,700 | $170,750 | $226,900 | $78,400 |
| Base Invoice | $89,838 | $89,838 | $134,571 | $158,798 | $211,017 | $72,912 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,450 | 4,450 | 4,450 | 6,400 | ||
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 950 | 950 | 950 | |||
| Power rear seats | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 690 | |||
| Technology Package | 3,600 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 600 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 350 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | 600 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,139 | 4,139 | 4,139 | 5,952 | ||
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 884 | 884 | 884 | |||
| Power rear seats | 1,409 | 1,409 | 1,409 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | 4,185 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 642 | |||
| Technology Package | 3,347 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 558 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 325 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | 558 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,665 | 13,665 | 9,165 | 0 | 0 | 12,240 |
| Options (change) | 12,710 | 12,710 | 8,525 | 0 | 0 | 11,382 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $111,190 | $107,147 | $154,790 | $173,375 | $229,925 | $91,465 |
| Total Invoice | $103,473 | $99,430 | $144,021 | $161,423 | $214,042 | $85,119 |
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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: $10,667 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,657 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A8 |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 350hp V8 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 1940, 24 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 255/45-18 |
| Total Price | $111,190 | $107,147 | $154,790 | $173,375 | $229,925 | $91,465 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,890 | -5,015 | -6,940 | -15,840 | -16,290 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $106,300 | $102,132 | $147,850 | $157,535 | $213,635 | $91,465 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,168 | $0 | $45,718 | $55,403 | $111,503 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $103,473 | $99,430 | $144,021 | $161,423 | $214,042 | $85,119 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,551 | -4,654 | -6,457 | -14,748 | -15,165 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $98,922 | $94,776 | $137,564 | $146,675 | $198,877 | $85,119 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,146 | $0 | $42,788 | $51,899 | $104,101 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A8 |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $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 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $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 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $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 | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| 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 | |
| SD Card slot | $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 | |
| USB port | $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 | $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 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $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 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | $14,005 | $14,130 | $16,055 | $24,955 | $25,405 | $9,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,890 | $5,015 | $6,940 | $15,840 | $16,290 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,551 | -4,654 | -6,457 | -14,748 | -15,165 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 204.4 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,664 lb. | 4,400 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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