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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Lowest Total Price: $72,055

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $13,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,066

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $12,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimML500ML63 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,200 $85,500 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $45,756 $79,515 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Premium III Package 8,600        
Multicontour Seats 790        
Lighting Package 900 900      
CD changer, remote 440        
Heating Package 800        
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700        
Leather seating surfaces 1,540        
Voice control for nav and audio 500 500      
Proximity key 1,100 1,100      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,800 2,800 3,000 3,000  
Adaptive cruise control 3,150 3,150      
Heated second row seats   700      
Premium III Package 7,998        
Multicontour Seats 735        
Lighting Package 837 837      
CD changer, remote 409        
Heating Package 744        
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651        
Leather seating surfaces 1,432        
Voice control for nav and audio 465 465      
Proximity key 1,023 1,023      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,604 2,604 2,790 2,790  
Adaptive cruise control 2,930 2,930      
Heated second row seats   651      
Options (change) 22,080 9,910 3,000 3,000 0
Options (change) 20,535 9,217 2,790 2,790 0
Destination 775 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $72,055 $96,185 $85,425 $94,425 $140,125
Total Invoice $67,066 $89,507 $79,511 $87,881 $130,473

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,694
Model Year20072007201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimML500ML63 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp V8503hp V8333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18295/40-20255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$72,055$96,185$85,425$94,425$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-625-4,030-4,030-8,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,055$95,560$81,395$90,395$132,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,505$0$9,000$50,625
Total Invoice$67,066$89,507$79,511$87,881$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-582-3,751-3,751-7,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,066$88,925$75,760$84,130$122,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,859$0$8,370$47,166

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

Model Year20072007201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimML500ML63 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control  $150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera$200$200   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row high console    $250
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500$1500
Running boards $350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  $200
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$8,065$8,690$12,095$12,095$16,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$4,030$4,030$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582-3,751-3,751-7,547

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

Model Year20072016
ModelM-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in122.9 in
Length188.5 in207.4 in
Width75.2 in76.7 in
Height69.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested450085%
Total Not Requested76515%
Multicontour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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