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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: $42,675

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $19,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,755

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $18,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $48,400 $52,690
Base Invoice $33,017 $45,012 $49,002
Technology Package 2,900 2,900  
Premium Plus Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Wood trim 350    
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100  
Premium 1 Package     2,360
Blind spot warning system     600
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Xenon HID headlights     985
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450
Heated front seats     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Technology Package 2,698 2,698  
Premium Plus Package 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 670
Wood trim 325    
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024  
Premium 1 Package     2,195
Blind spot warning system     558
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Xenon HID headlights     916
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349
Heated front seats     698
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 6,250 4,900 8,755
Options (change) 5,813 4,558 8,144
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $42,675 $54,225 $62,320
Total Invoice $39,755 $50,495 $58,021

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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: $15,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,551
Model Year201520152012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$42,675$54,225$62,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,675$52,875$58,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,200$0
Total Invoice$39,755$50,495$58,021
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,755$49,238$54,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,483$0

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

Model Year201520152012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4R-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR350
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$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,540$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-3,715

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA4 / S4R-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in126.6 in
Length185.1 in203.1 in
Width71.9 in77.1 in
Height56.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested141585%
Total Not Requested25015%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested72550%
Total Not Requested72550%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested141585%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 1 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested72552%
Total Not Requested67548%

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