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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: $55,945

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $27,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,087

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $25,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8M-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $91,500 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,096 $36,968 $45,105
Lighting Package     890 890
Comfort Package     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     6,150 3,750
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,775 1,575
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Rear side airbags     385 385
Satellite radio     500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls     750 750
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Lighting Package     828 828
Comfort Package     1,349 1,349
Premium Package     5,720 3,488
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,651 1,465
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Rear side airbags     358 358
Satellite radio     465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls     698 698
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 0 0 15,420 13,110
Options (change) 0 0 14,344 12,195
Destination 950 950 775 775
Total Price $83,450 $92,450 $55,945 $62,385
Total Invoice $77,675 $86,046 $52,087 $58,075

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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: $24,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,558
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8M-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 1480, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$83,450$92,450$55,945$62,385
Adjustments for Features-3,255-5,8550-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,195$86,595$55,945$62,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,400$0$6,165
Total Invoice$77,675$86,046$52,087$58,075
Adjustments for Features-3,030-5,4490-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,645$80,597$52,087$57,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,952$0$5,732

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

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8M-ClassM-Class
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200   
Wide-view front camera $150  
Wide-view rear camera $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$10,220$12,820$6,965$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$5,855$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,030-5,4490-256

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

Model Year20172006
ModelA8 / S8M-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in114.7 in
Length207.4 in188.5 in
Width76.7 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.272.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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