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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: $77,300

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $15,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,957

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $14,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015201520152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $81,500 $90,500 $137,900 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $75,796 $84,166 $128,248 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250   2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Luxury Package 2,800            
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
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    
Convenience Package       580 580 490 580
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  
Around view cameras       320 320 320  
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  
Heated second row seats       620 620 620 620
Proximity key       650 650    
Rear air vents with automatic controls       790 790 790  
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel       225 225 225  
Synthetic suede headliner             1,920
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093   2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Luxury Package 2,604            
Night vision 2,139 2,139 2,139 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
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    
Convenience Package       539 539 456 539
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  
Around view cameras       298 298 298  
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  
Heated second row seats       577 577 577 577
Proximity key       605 605    
Rear air vents with automatic controls       735 735 735  
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel       209 209 209  
Synthetic suede headliner             1,786
Options (change) 10,350 7,550 2,300 28,075 28,075 21,845 12,210
Options (change) 9,626 7,022 2,139 26,113 26,113 20,459 11,358
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $92,775 $98,975 $142,425 $78,800 $77,300 $85,670 $111,535
Total Invoice $86,347 $92,113 $132,612 $73,352 $71,957 $79,881 $103,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,009
Model Year2016201620162015201520152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$92,775$98,975$142,425$78,800$77,300$85,670$111,535
Adjustments for Features-1,685-1,685-3,960-1,7000-1,650-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,090$97,290$138,465$77,100$77,300$84,020$109,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$47,375$0$200$6,920$32,010
Total Invoice$86,347$92,113$132,612$73,352$71,957$79,881$103,795
Adjustments for Features-1,568-1,568-3,687-1,5820-1,539-2,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,779$90,545$128,925$71,770$71,957$78,342$101,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,766$44,146$0$187$6,572$29,768

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

Model Year2016201620162015201520152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD    $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225    
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50    
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150    
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net   $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Second-row high console  $250    
Ski sack$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100    
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$1500$1500    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
CD changer, remote  $200    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200    
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$25$25    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$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
Active steering  $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$10,840$10,840$13,115$10,555$8,855$10,805$11,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$1,685$3,960$1,700$0$1,650$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,568-1,568-3,687-1,5820-1,539-2,257

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

Model Year20162015
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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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 plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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
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 plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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%
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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
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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