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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $74,895 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | ||||
| Difference: $24,030 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $69,720 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | ||||
| Difference: $22,342 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | A8 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $47,790 | $59,450 | $97,250 | $84,000 |
| Base Invoice | $44,445 | $55,289 | $90,443 | $78,120 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 310 | 310 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | 3,000 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,920 | 3,920 | ||
| Multicontour front seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| designo Package | 4,600 | 4,600 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 3,000 |
| Night vision | 1,780 | 1,780 | 1,780 | 2,300 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 790 | 790 | 950 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 330 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | |
| Power door closers | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,920 | 1,500 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 288 | 288 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,744 | 1,814 | 2,790 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,646 | 3,646 | ||
| Multicontour front seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| designo Package | 4,278 | 4,278 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,497 | 1,497 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 2,790 |
| Night vision | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1,655 | 2,139 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 735 | 735 | 883 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 307 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | |
| Power door closers | 512 | 512 | 512 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,786 | 1,396 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | |||
| Options (change) | 26,180 | 25,850 | 11,390 | 14,050 |
| Options (change) | 24,350 | 24,183 | 10,595 | 13,067 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 875 |
| Total Price | $74,895 | $86,225 | $109,565 | $98,925 |
| Total Invoice | $69,720 | $80,397 | $101,963 | $92,062 |
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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: $24,485 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,766 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | A8 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 372hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $74,895 | $86,225 | $109,565 | $98,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | -455 | -2,205 | -3,555 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,440 | $84,020 | $106,010 | $98,925 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,580 | $31,570 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $69,720 | $80,397 | $101,963 | $92,062 |
| Adjustments for Features | -424 | -2,056 | -3,308 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $69,296 | $78,341 | $98,655 | $92,062 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,045 | $29,359 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | A8 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | |||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| 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 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, 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 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,530 | $10,580 | $11,930 | $8,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $455 | $2,205 | $3,555 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -424 | -2,056 | -3,308 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | A8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 4,454 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1815 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 36% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1815 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 28% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 45% |
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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