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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: $103,790

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $36,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,587

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $33,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelM-ClassA8 / S8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $94,990 $137,900
Base Invoice $88,341 $128,248
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,920  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Driver Assistance Package 1,953  
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,786  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Options (change) 7,925 0
Options (change) 7,371 0
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $103,790 $140,125
Total Invoice $96,587 $130,473

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,897
Model Year20122016
ModelM-ClassA8 / S8
TrimML63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine518hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20265/40-20
Total Price$103,790$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,790$136,915
Total Invoice$96,587$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-2,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,587$127,484

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

Model Year20122016
ModelM-ClassA8 / S8
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Active steering $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,055$14,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,989

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

Model Year20122016
ModelM-ClassA8 / S8
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.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.2 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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

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