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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: $75,555

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $23,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,334

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $21,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelA8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 LML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $78,120 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium Package 2,000        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950 790 790 790  
Night vision 2,300 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,950 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 1,100
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420
Upholstered instrument panel   450 450    
Power door closers   550 550 550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Proximity key   650 650    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Convenience Package         580
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium Package 1,860        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883 735 735 735  
Night vision 2,139 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,814 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 1,023
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497 1,497 1,497  
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391
Upholstered instrument panel   419 419    
Power door closers   512 512 512 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Proximity key   605 605    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Convenience Package         539
Options (change) 14,050 26,330 26,330 20,190 11,590
Options (change) 13,067 24,490 24,490 18,919 10,781
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $98,925 $77,055 $75,555 $84,015 $110,915
Total Invoice $92,062 $71,729 $70,334 $78,341 $103,218

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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: $24,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,362
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelA8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 LML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$98,925$77,055$75,555$84,015$110,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,180-480-2,130-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,925$74,875$75,075$81,885$107,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$7,010$32,435
Total Invoice$92,062$71,729$70,334$78,341$103,218
Adjustments for Features0-2,029-447-1,986-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,062$69,700$69,887$76,355$99,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$187$6,655$30,163

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

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelA8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 LML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
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
Sunshades, second row, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night$50    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
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
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500    
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
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
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
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    
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
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$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,250$10,130$8,430$10,380$11,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180$480$2,130$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,029-447-1,986-3,355

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

Model Year20112015
ModelA8M-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in114.8 in
Length207.4 in189.1 in
Width76.7 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.271.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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 wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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 wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%

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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
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 wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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