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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,220

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $26,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,440

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $24,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelA8 / S8M-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIML350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $47,270
Base Invoice $76,727 $43,961
Driver Assistance Package 3,250 2,800
Premium Package 4,000  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,950
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,700
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Proximity key   650
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
AWD   2,500
Driver Assistance Package 3,023 2,604
Premium Package 3,720  
Cold Weather Package 744  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,814
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,441
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Proximity key   605
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 12,350 21,045
Options (change) 11,486 19,574
Destination 895 905
Total Price $95,745 $69,220
Total Invoice $89,108 $64,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,718
Model Year20142013
ModelA8 / S8M-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIML350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-19
Total Price$95,745$69,220
Adjustments for Features-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,575$69,220
Total Invoice$89,108$64,440
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,158$64,440

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20142013
ModelA8 / S8M-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIML350
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$12,625$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9500

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20142013
ModelA8 / S8M-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 Weight4,564 lb.5,038 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 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
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%

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