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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: $46,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $13,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,986

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $42,100
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $39,153
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710
Wood trim 350    
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200
Lighting Package     910
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Premium II Package     7,850
iPod integration     375
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Proximity key     1,110
Heated front seats     710
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 660
Wood trim 325    
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,046
Lighting Package     846
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Premium II Package     7,300
iPod integration     349
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Proximity key     1,032
Heated front seats     660
Options (change) 12,775 9,625 16,575
Options (change) 11,884 8,954 15,413
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $46,150 $57,800 $59,550
Total Invoice $42,986 $53,819 $55,441

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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: $9,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,661
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/55-18
Total Price$46,150$57,800$59,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,150$56,650$55,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$0
Total Invoice$42,986$53,819$55,441
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-3,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,986$52,748$51,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,762$0

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

Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,155$5,305$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-3,794

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

Model Year20122008
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.4,830 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested427578%
Total Not Requested121522%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested104037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257545%
Total Not Requested317555%

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