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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: $69,645

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $10,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,832

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $9,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelA8M-Class
TrimA8 LML550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,400 $57,590
Base Invoice $72,912 $53,559
Cold Weather Package 500  
Lighting Package   985
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Cold Weather Package 466  
Lighting Package   916
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 500 11,180
Options (change) 466 10,398
Destination 825 875
Total Price $79,725 $69,645
Total Invoice $74,203 $64,832

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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: $9,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,529
Model Year20102011
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)255/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$79,725$69,645
Adjustments for Features-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,820$69,645
Total Invoice$74,203$64,832
Adjustments for Features-8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,361$64,832

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

Model Year20102011
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 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$7,200$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8420

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

Model Year20102011
ModelA8M-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in114.7 in
Length204.4 in188.5 in
Width74.6 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in70.1 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested255075%
Total Not Requested86525%

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