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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: $69,745

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $20,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,930

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $19,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA8
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $78,400
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $72,912
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310    
designo Package 4,600 4,600    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610    
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790   600
Power door closers 550 550 550  
Proximity key 650 650    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Synthetic suede headliner     1,920  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 690
Technology Package       3,600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       6,400
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744 1,814  
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288    
designo Package 4,278 4,278    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497    
Special order charge 233 233 233  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735   558
Power door closers 512 512 512  
Proximity key 605 605    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Synthetic suede headliner     1,786  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 642
Technology Package       3,347
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       5,952
Options (change) 21,030 21,030 6,060 11,290
Options (change) 19,560 19,700 5,638 10,499
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $69,745 $81,405 $104,235 $90,515
Total Invoice $64,930 $75,914 $97,006 $84,236

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,000
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA8
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20255/45-18
Total Price$69,745$81,405$104,235$90,515
Adjustments for Features-1,820-3,870-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,925$77,535$99,615$90,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,610$31,690$0
Total Invoice$64,930$75,914$97,006$84,236
Adjustments for Features-1,694-3,609-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,236$72,305$92,706$84,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,069$29,470$0

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

Model Year2014201420142010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA8
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Metal pedals  $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,195$10,245$10,995$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$3,870$4,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,694-3,609-4,3000

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

Model Year20142010
ModelM-ClassA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.8 in121.0 in
Length189.1 in204.4 in
Width75.2 in74.6 in
Height70.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177586%
Total Not Requested29014%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177586%
Total Not Requested29014%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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