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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: $76,220

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $66,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,953

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $61,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelA8 / S8M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 L W12ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $137,900 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $128,248 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Night vision 2,300 1,780 1,780 1,780
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950
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  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Rear seat pass-through   160 160 160
Around view cameras   320 320  
Upholstered instrument panel   330    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Power door closers   550 550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570  
Heated second row seats   620 620 620
Proximity key   650 650  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950
Heated steering wheel   225 225  
Synthetic suede headliner       1,920
Night vision 2,139 1,655 1,655 1,655
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,744 1,814
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  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Rear seat pass-through   149 149 149
Around view cameras   298 298  
Upholstered instrument panel   307    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Power door closers   512 512 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530  
Heated second row seats   577 577 577
Proximity key   605 605  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814
Heated steering wheel   209 209  
Synthetic suede headliner       1,786
Options (change) 2,300 27,505 27,175 12,170
Options (change) 2,139 25,583 25,416 11,321
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $142,425 $76,220 $87,550 $110,345
Total Invoice $132,612 $70,953 $81,630 $102,689

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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: $62,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,762
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelA8 / S8M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 L W12ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$142,425$76,220$87,550$110,345
Adjustments for Features-4,1850-1,750-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,240$76,220$85,800$107,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,580$31,425
Total Invoice$132,612$70,953$81,630$102,689
Adjustments for Features-3,8970-1,632-2,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,715$70,953$79,998$100,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,045$29,223

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

Model Year2016201420142014
ModelA8 / S8M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 L W12ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
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 
Animal detection, night$50   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection, night$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
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
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Second-row high console$250   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
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 changer, remote$200   
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
LED headlights$1000   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Massage, second row seats$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$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Active steering$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$13,040$8,555$10,605$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$0$1,750$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8970-1,632-2,513

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

Model Year20162014
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 Weight4,465 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.271.0 ft3

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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 plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested250100%
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested180064%
Total Not Requested100036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

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 plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested250100%
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%

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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

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