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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: $70,285

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $20,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,432

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $18,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelA8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 LML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,400 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $72,912 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690       590
Technology Package 3,600        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600 790 790 790  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 6,400        
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100  
Proximity key   650 650    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Power door closers   550 550 550 550
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Convenience Package         580
Synthetic suede headliner         1,920
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 642       549
Technology Package 3,347        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558 735 735 735  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,952        
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497 1,497 1,497  
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023  
Proximity key   605 605    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Power door closers   512 512 512 512
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Convenience Package         539
Synthetic suede headliner         1,786
Options (change) 11,290 21,060 21,060 15,370 6,260
Options (change) 10,499 19,588 19,588 14,436 5,824
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $90,515 $71,785 $70,285 $79,195 $105,585
Total Invoice $84,236 $66,827 $65,432 $73,858 $98,261

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,709
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelA8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 LML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$90,515$71,785$70,285$79,195$105,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,545-1,845-3,795-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,515$68,240$68,440$75,400$100,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$7,160$32,675
Total Invoice$84,236$66,827$65,432$73,858$98,261
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-1,718-3,539-4,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,236$63,527$63,714$70,319$93,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$187$6,792$30,388

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

Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelA8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 LML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Fog lights$125    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Metal pedals    $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
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$6,500$10,045$8,345$10,295$11,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,545$1,845$3,795$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,300-1,718-3,539-4,346

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

Model Year20102015
ModelA8M-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 Weight4,400 lb.4,752 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
Audi A8 A8 L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177586%
Total Not Requested29014%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested3150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177586%
Total Not Requested29014%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested3150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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