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

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

Lowest Total Price: $94,625

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,062

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $1,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $87,000 $84,000
Base Invoice $80,910 $78,120
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 3,000
Heated second row seats 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Cold Weather Package   800
Premium Package   2,000
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,790
Heated second row seats 553  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Cold Weather Package   744
Premium Package   1,860
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Options (change) 8,230 9,750
Options (change) 7,653 9,067
Destination 875 875
Total Price $96,105 $94,625
Total Invoice $89,438 $88,062

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,944
Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine503hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/45-19
Total Price$96,105$94,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,105$92,940
Total Invoice$89,438$88,062
Adjustments for Features0-1,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,438$86,494

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

Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,805$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,568

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

Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in122.9 in
Length188.5 in207.4 in
Width75.2 in76.7 in
Height71.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,093 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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