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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: $96,105

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $42,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,438

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $39,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $87,000 $133,500
Base Invoice $80,910 $124,157
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670  
Heated second row seats 595  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483  
Heated second row seats 553  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Options (change) 8,230 3,000
Options (change) 7,653 2,790
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $96,105 $138,675
Total Invoice $89,438 $129,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,554
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine503hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$96,105$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,105$133,165
Total Invoice$89,438$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,438$123,992

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

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L W12
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 
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
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 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power recliner, second row seats $150
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 headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,205$13,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,130

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

Model Year20082012
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.4,773 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 W12

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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