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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: $75,555

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $23,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,334

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $21,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA8
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $84,000
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $78,120
designo Package 4,900 4,900 4,200    
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950 3,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Power door closers 550 550 550 550  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Upholstered instrument panel 450 450      
Proximity key 650 650      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790   950
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780 2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 3,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Convenience Package       580  
Synthetic suede headliner       1,920 1,500
Premium Package         2,000
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel         1,300
designo Package 4,557 4,557 3,906    
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497 1,497    
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814 2,790
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Power door closers 512 512 512 512  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Upholstered instrument panel 419 419      
Proximity key 605 605      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735   883
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655 2,139
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 2,790
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Convenience Package       539  
Synthetic suede headliner       1,786 1,396
Premium Package         1,860
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel         1,209
Options (change) 26,330 26,330 20,190 11,590 14,050
Options (change) 24,490 24,490 18,919 10,781 13,067
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Total Price $77,055 $75,555 $84,015 $110,915 $98,925
Total Invoice $71,729 $70,334 $78,341 $103,218 $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 ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,362
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA8
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$77,055$75,555$84,015$110,915$98,925
Adjustments for Features-2,180-480-2,130-3,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,875$75,075$81,885$107,310$98,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$7,010$32,435$0
Total Invoice$71,729$70,334$78,341$103,218$92,062
Adjustments for Features-2,029-447-1,986-3,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,700$69,887$76,355$99,863$92,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$6,655$30,163$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA8
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row   $125 
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition    $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$10,130$8,430$10,380$11,855$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$480$2,130$3,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,029-447-1,986-3,3550

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

Model Year20152011
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 ML250 BlueTEC

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
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%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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