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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: $100,965

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $25,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,960

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $23,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelA8 / S8M-Class
TrimA8 L W12ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $94,990
Base Invoice $111,693 $88,341
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Heated second row seats   620
Synthetic suede headliner   1,920
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,970
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Heated second row seats   577
Synthetic suede headliner   1,786
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,832
Options (change) 3,900 5,100
Options (change) 3,628 4,744
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $126,525 $100,965
Total Invoice $117,846 $93,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,487
Model Year20092012
ModelA8 / S8M-Class
TrimA8 L W12ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/45-20
Total Price$126,525$100,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,525$99,245
Total Invoice$117,846$93,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,846$92,359

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

Model Year20092012
ModelA8 / S8M-Class
TrimA8 L W12ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,925$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,601

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

Model Year20092012
ModelA8 / S8M-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in114.8 in
Length204.4 in189.1 in
Width74.6 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.671.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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