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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,985

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $11,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,898

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $11,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4M-ClassM-Class
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 AvantML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,340 $36,390 $47,400 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $29,053 $33,649 $43,668 $36,968 $45,105
Technology Package 1,275 1,275      
Sunroof 1,400 1,000   1,390 1,290
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900 6,150 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450 690 690
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 750 750
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Headlight washers 150 150      
Wood trim 400        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 500 500    
Lighting Package       890 890
Comfort Package       1,450 1,450
Heated front seats       690  
Technology Package 1,160 1,160      
Sunroof 1,274 910   1,293 1,200
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639 5,720 3,488
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410 642 642
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228    
Rear side airbags 319 319 319 358 358
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 698 698
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Headlight washers 137 137      
Wood trim 364        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 455 455 455    
Lighting Package       828 828
Comfort Package       1,349 1,349
Heated front seats       642  
Options (change) 8,925 7,325 6,750 12,395 9,205
Options (change) 8,125 6,669 6,145 11,530 8,563
Destination 720 720 720 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,985 $44,435 $56,570 $52,920 $58,480
Total Invoice $37,898 $41,038 $52,233 $49,273 $54,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,340
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4M-ClassM-Class
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 AvantML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$40,985$44,435$56,570$52,920$58,480
Adjustments for Features000-3,260-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,985$44,435$56,570$49,660$55,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$15,585$0$5,535
Total Invoice$37,898$41,038$52,233$49,273$54,443
Adjustments for Features000-3,035-3,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,898$41,038$52,233$46,238$51,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,140$14,335$0$5,147

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4M-ClassM-Class
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 AvantML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat   $50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player   $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,905$2,905$2,905$6,165$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$3,260$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments000-3,035-3,058

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelA4 / S4M-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.7 in
Length180.6 in188.5 in
Width69.8 in75.2 in
Height56.2 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		59.0 ft372.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested47530%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested59058%
Total Not Requested42542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested255066%
Total Not Requested132534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested59058%
Total Not Requested42542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested155065%
Total Not Requested85035%

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