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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: $85,425

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $11,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,511

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $10,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelM-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $87,000 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $80,910 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Obstacle detection, rear 770      
iPod integration 375      
Heated second row seats 595      
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Proximity key 1,110      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 3,000 3,000  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 716      
iPod integration 349      
Heated second row seats 553      
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Proximity key 1,032      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,790 2,790  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Options (change) 8,780 3,000 3,000 0
Options (change) 8,165 2,790 2,790 0
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $96,655 $85,425 $94,425 $140,125
Total Invoice $89,950 $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: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,278
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelM-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine503hp V8333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$96,655$85,425$94,425$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-3,700-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,655$82,375$90,725$132,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,350$50,075
Total Invoice$89,950$79,511$87,881$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-2,839-3,444-7,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,950$76,672$84,437$123,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,765$46,655

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

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelM-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$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
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power liftgate$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
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Hill descent control$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   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
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   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500$1500
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200  $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150
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$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 headliner  $650$650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$9,080$12,130$12,780$16,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$3,700$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,839-3,444-7,146

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

Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassA8 / S8
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 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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