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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: $110,345

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $30,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $102,689

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $28,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelA8M-Class
TrimA8 L W12ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $133,500 $97,250
Base Invoice $124,157 $90,443
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 1,950
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Sunshades, second row   380
Rear seat pass-through   160
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Power door closers   550
Heated second row seats   620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Synthetic suede headliner   1,920
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 1,814
Night vision 2,139 1,655
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Sunshades, second row   353
Rear seat pass-through   149
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Power door closers   512
Heated second row seats   577
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Synthetic suede headliner   1,786
Options (change) 5,300 12,170
Options (change) 4,929 11,321
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $140,975 $110,345
Total Invoice $131,261 $102,689

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,344
Model Year20122014
ModelA8M-Class
TrimA8 L W12ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20265/45-20
Total Price$140,975$110,345
Adjustments for Features0-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,975$109,515
Total Invoice$131,261$102,689
Adjustments for Features0-772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,261$101,917

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

Model Year20122014
ModelA8M-Class
TrimA8 L W12ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $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
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Active steering$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,150$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-772

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

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,773 lb.5,238 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 W12

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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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