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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $74,895 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | ||||
| Difference: $24,030 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $69,720 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | ||||
| Difference: $22,342 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | A8 L | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $84,000 | $47,790 | $59,450 | $97,250 |
| Base Invoice | $78,120 | $44,445 | $55,289 | $90,443 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 950 | 790 | 790 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 1,780 | 1,780 | 1,780 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,000 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | 1,920 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |||
| Multicontour front seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,920 | 3,920 | ||
| designo Package | 4,600 | 4,600 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 310 | 310 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 330 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | |
| Power door closers | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | 2,604 | 2,744 | 1,814 |
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 883 | 735 | 735 | |
| Night vision | 2,139 | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1,655 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,790 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | 1,786 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | |||
| Multicontour front seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,646 | 3,646 | ||
| designo Package | 4,278 | 4,278 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,497 | 1,497 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 288 | 288 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 307 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | |
| Power door closers | 512 | 512 | 512 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Options (change) | 14,050 | 26,180 | 25,850 | 11,390 |
| Options (change) | 13,067 | 24,350 | 24,183 | 10,595 |
| Destination | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $98,925 | $74,895 | $86,225 | $109,565 |
| Total Invoice | $92,062 | $69,720 | $80,397 | $101,963 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,485 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,766 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | A8 L | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $98,925 | $74,895 | $86,225 | $109,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -455 | -2,205 | -3,555 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $98,925 | $74,440 | $84,020 | $106,010 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,580 | $31,570 |
| Total Invoice | $92,062 | $69,720 | $80,397 | $101,963 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -424 | -2,056 | -3,308 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $92,062 | $69,296 | $78,341 | $98,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,045 | $29,359 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | A8 L | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | |||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,375 | $8,530 | $10,580 | $11,930 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $455 | $2,205 | $3,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -424 | -2,056 | -3,308 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,454 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1815 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1815 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Synthetic suede headliner | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 36% |
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