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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,800

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,729

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R-ClassR-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $44,640 $51,645
Sport Package 750      
Prestige Package 9,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 690 690
Wood trim 350      
Rear side airbags 350 350 385 385
Proximity key   550   1,080
Multicontour front seats     780 780
Lighting Package     890 890
Trim Package     1,750 1,200
Satellite radio     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,050 1,050
Sunroof     1,490 1,490
Heated front seats     690  
Sport Package 697      
Prestige Package 8,837      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 642 642
Wood trim 325      
Rear side airbags 325 325 358 358
Proximity key   511   1,004
Multicontour front seats     725 725
Lighting Package     828 828
Trim Package     1,628 1,116
Satellite radio     465 465
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Rear air vents with automatic controls     976 976
Sunroof     1,386 1,386
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 11,425 1,375 8,975 8,815
Options (change) 10,627 1,279 8,348 8,198
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $44,800 $49,550 $57,750 $65,090
Total Invoice $41,729 $46,144 $53,763 $60,618

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,675
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R-ClassR-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$44,800$49,550$57,750$65,090
Adjustments for Features-1,2900-3,825-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,510$49,550$53,925$60,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,040$0$6,165
Total Invoice$41,729$46,144$53,763$60,618
Adjustments for Features-1,2020-3,561-4,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,527$46,144$50,202$55,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,617$0$5,760

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

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R-ClassR-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system$600   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,280$3,990$7,815$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0$3,825$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2020-3,561-4,656

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

Model Year20122006
ModelA4 / S4R-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length185.2 in203.0 in
Width71.9 in75.7 in
Height56.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.485.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested270049%
Total Not Requested279051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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