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

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

Lowest Total Price: $68,025

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,324

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $10,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelA8M-Class
TrimA8 LML550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,400 $52,750
Base Invoice $72,912 $49,058
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600  
Obstacle detection, rear   770
Premium III Package   8,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,975
Proximity key   1,110
Voice control for nav and audio   510
CD changer, remote   450
iPod integration   375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558  
Obstacle detection, rear   716
Premium III Package   7,905
Leather seating surfaces   1,837
Proximity key   1,032
Voice control for nav and audio   474
CD changer, remote   418
iPod integration   349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 600 14,400
Options (change) 558 13,391
Destination 825 875
Total Price $79,825 $68,025
Total Invoice $74,295 $63,324

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,325
Model Year20102008
ModelA8M-Class
TrimA8 LML550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$79,825$68,025
Adjustments for Features0-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,825$67,645
Total Invoice$74,295$63,324
Adjustments for Features0-354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,295$62,970

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

Model Year20102008
ModelA8M-Class
TrimA8 LML550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-354

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

Model Year20102008
ModelA8M-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in114.7 in
Length204.4 in188.5 in
Width74.6 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,795 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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested460086%
Total Not Requested76514%

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