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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,025

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $23,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,091

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $21,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8M-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 LA8 L W12ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $74,690 $120,100 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $69,461 $111,693 $36,968 $45,105
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690      
Premium Package 3,275   6,150 3,750
Satellite radio 550   500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600   750 750
Lighting Package     890 890
Entertainment Package     1,080 1,080
Comfort Package     1,450 1,450
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,775 1,575
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Rear side airbags     385 385
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 641      
Premium Package 3,045   5,720 3,488
Satellite radio 490   465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557   698 698
Lighting Package     828 828
Entertainment Package     1,004 1,004
Comfort Package     1,349 1,349
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,651 1,465
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Rear side airbags     358 358
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 5,115 0 16,500 14,190
Options (change) 4,733 0 15,348 13,199
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $80,580 $122,575 $57,025 $63,465
Total Invoice $74,969 $114,168 $53,091 $59,079

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,087
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8M-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 LA8 L W12ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8450hp W12268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$80,580$122,575$57,025$63,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-225-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,580$119,650$56,800$62,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,070$0$6,165
Total Invoice$74,969$114,168$53,091$59,079
Adjustments for Features0-2,724-209-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,969$111,444$52,882$58,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,475$0$5,732

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

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8M-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 LA8 L W12ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console $250  
Ski sack $50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,290$8,215$5,515$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$225$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,724-209-465

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

Model Year20082006
ModelA8 / S8M-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in114.7 in
Length204.4 in188.5 in
Width74.6 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.672.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested52536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested240062%
Total Not Requested147538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested165069%
Total Not Requested75031%

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