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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: $68,635

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $11,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,894

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $10,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,750 $78,400
Base Invoice $52,778 $72,912
Lighting Package 970  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Premium 2 Package 5,950  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated second row seats 610  
Heated steering wheel 220  
Cold Weather Package   500
Lighting Package 902  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Premium 2 Package 5,534  
Leather seating surfaces 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated second row seats 567  
Heated steering wheel 205  
Cold Weather Package   466
Options (change) 11,010 500
Options (change) 10,241 466
Destination 875 825
Total Price $68,635 $79,725
Total Invoice $63,894 $74,203

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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: $10,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,467
Model Year20102010
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)255/50-19255/45-18
Total Price$68,635$79,725
Adjustments for Features0-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,635$78,820
Total Invoice$63,894$74,203
Adjustments for Features0-842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,894$73,361

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

Model Year20102010
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$6,295$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-842

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

Model Year20102010
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested255075%
Total Not Requested86525%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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