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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: $77,300

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $15,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,957

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $14,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950 2,250 2,250  
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030          
Convenience Package 580 580 490 580      
designo Package 4,900 4,900 4,200        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390        
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610 1,610        
Special order charge 250 250 250 250      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 3,000 3,000  
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780 2,300 2,300 2,300
Around view cameras 320 320 320        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570        
Proximity key 650 650          
Power door closers 550 550 550 550      
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620      
Upholstered instrument panel 450 450          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720        
Synthetic suede headliner       1,920      
Luxury Package         2,800    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814 2,093 2,093  
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748          
Convenience Package 539 539 456 539      
designo Package 4,557 4,557 3,906        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293        
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497 1,497        
Special order charge 233 233 233 233      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 2,790 2,790  
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655 2,139 2,139 2,139
Around view cameras 298 298 298        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530        
Proximity key 605 605          
Power door closers 512 512 512 512      
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577      
Upholstered instrument panel 419 419          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670        
Synthetic suede headliner       1,786      
Luxury Package         2,604    
Options (change) 28,075 28,075 21,845 12,210 10,350 7,550 2,300
Options (change) 26,113 26,113 20,459 11,358 9,626 7,022 2,139
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $78,800 $77,300 $85,670 $111,535 $92,775 $98,975 $142,425
Total Invoice $73,352 $71,957 $79,881 $103,795 $86,347 $92,113 $132,612

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,009
Model Year2015201520152015201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$78,800$77,300$85,670$111,535$92,775$98,975$142,425
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-1,650-2,425-1,685-1,685-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,100$77,300$84,020$109,110$91,090$97,290$138,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$6,920$32,010$0$6,200$47,375
Total Invoice$73,352$71,957$79,881$103,795$86,347$92,113$132,612
Adjustments for Features-1,5820-1,539-2,257-1,568-1,568-3,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,770$71,957$78,342$101,538$84,779$90,545$128,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$6,572$29,768$0$5,766$44,146

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

Model Year2015201520152015201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0     
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction     $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50$50$50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Wide-view front camera    $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Second-row high console      $250
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100$100
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$1500$1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, remote      $200
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100$100
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200
Door sill trim plates    $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
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$25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$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   
Active steering      $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Total Value of Features$10,555$8,855$10,805$11,580$10,840$10,840$13,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$1,650$2,425$1,685$1,685$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5820-1,539-2,257-1,568-1,568-3,687

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

Model Year20152016
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 ML250 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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