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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: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,063

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $7,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $94,990 $84,000
Base Invoice $88,341 $78,120
Driver Assistance Package 2,100 3,000
Synthetic suede headliner 1,920 1,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 3,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300
Driver Assistance Package 1,953 2,790
Synthetic suede headliner 1,786 1,396
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 2,790
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209
Options (change) 7,080 9,750
Options (change) 6,585 9,068
Destination 875 875
Total Price $102,945 $94,625
Total Invoice $95,801 $88,063

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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: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,244
Model Year20122011
ModelM-ClassA8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine518hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$102,945$94,625
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,265$94,625
Total Invoice$95,801$88,063
Adjustments for Features-2,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,307$88,063

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

Model Year20122011
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,680$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4940

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

Model Year20122011
ModelM-ClassA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.8 in122.9 in
Length189.1 in207.4 in
Width75.2 in76.7 in
Height70.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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