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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: $69,310

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $11,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,520

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $10,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,800 $78,400
Base Invoice $51,894 $72,912
Premium II Package 6,600  
Lighting Package 950  
Leather seating surfaces 1,995  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   690
Premium II Package 6,138  
Lighting Package 884  
Leather seating surfaces 1,855  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 558
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   642
Options (change) 12,635 1,290
Options (change) 11,751 1,200
Destination 875 825
Total Price $69,310 $80,515
Total Invoice $64,520 $74,937

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,134
Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-18
Total Price$69,310$80,515
Adjustments for Features-7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,540$80,515
Total Invoice$64,520$74,937
Adjustments for Features-7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,803$74,937

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

Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,295$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7170

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A8 features.

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

Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in121.0 in
Length188.5 in204.4 in
Width75.2 in74.6 in
Height70.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft314.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested310078%
Total Not Requested86522%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

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