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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: $65,130

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,634

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $10,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
TrimML350A7 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,990 $66,900
Base Invoice $45,561 $62,218
Premium 2 Package 5,370  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,800
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Heated second row seats 620 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 500
Prestige Package   2,900
Audi Side Assist Package   600
Wood trim, alternative type   700
Rear side airbags   350
Premium 2 Package 4,994  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,604
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Heated second row seats 577 467
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 467
Prestige Package   2,698
Audi Side Assist Package   558
Wood trim, alternative type   650
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 15,265 8,350
Options (change) 14,198 7,769
Destination 875 895
Total Price $65,130 $76,145
Total Invoice $60,634 $70,882

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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: $11,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,476
Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
TrimML350A7 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG24/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/40-19
Total Price$65,130$76,145
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,885$76,145
Total Invoice$60,634$70,882
Adjustments for Features-2280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,406$70,882

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

Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
TrimML350A7 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,345$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2280

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

Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in114.7 in
Length189.1 in195.6 in
Width75.2 in75.2 in
Height70.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested256582%
Total Not Requested55018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 A7 3.0 TDI

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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