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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,945

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $26,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,087

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $24,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimML350ML500S7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $80,200 $104,900
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $74,586 $97,558
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 500 500
Heated front seats 690      
Satellite radio 500 500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750    
Rear side airbags 385 385 350 350
Proximity key   1,080    
Wood trim, alternative type       1,300
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 467 467
Heated front seats 642      
Satellite radio 465 465    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698    
Rear side airbags 358 358 325 325
Proximity key   1,004    
Wood trim, alternative type       1,210
Options (change) 15,420 13,110 850 2,150
Options (change) 14,344 12,195 792 2,002
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $55,945 $62,385 $81,945 $107,945
Total Invoice $52,087 $58,075 $76,273 $100,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,162
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimML350ML500S7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8420hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7T7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/40-19275/35-20
Total Price$55,945$62,385$81,945$107,945
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,175-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,945$62,110$79,770$105,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$25,400
Total Invoice$52,087$58,075$76,273$100,455
Adjustments for Features0-256-2,024-2,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,087$57,819$74,249$97,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0$23,624

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimML350ML500S7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
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
iPod integration  $100$100
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 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,180$6,455$8,355$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,175$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-2,024-2,582

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20062014
ModelM-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in114.7 in
Length188.5 in195.6 in
Width75.2 in75.2 in
Height69.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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