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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: $48,665

Audi A4 / S4 A4 40   
Difference: $17,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,723

Audi A4 / S4 A4 40   
Difference: $16,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4R-Class
TrimA4 40A4 45S4R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $42,000 $50,200 $52,690
Base Invoice $36,848 $39,480 $47,188 $49,002
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000 3,000 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 3,200 3,200    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Wood trim 350 350    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 720
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Panoramic sunroof       1,090
Heated front seats       750
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,450
Xenon HID headlights       985
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench       690
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Illuminated door sill trim plates       600
Blind spot warning system       600
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790 2,790 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,976 2,976    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Wood trim 326 326    
Rear side airbags 326 326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 670
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Panoramic sunroof       1,014
Heated front seats       698
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,349
Xenon HID headlights       916
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench       642
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Illuminated door sill trim plates       558
Blind spot warning system       558
Options (change) 8,470 7,475 3,525 12,745
Options (change) 7,880 6,954 3,280 11,855
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $48,665 $50,470 $54,720 $66,310
Total Invoice $45,723 $47,429 $51,463 $61,732

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,018
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4R-Class
TrimA4 40A4 45S4R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine188hp I4248hp I4349hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19755, 19440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$48,665$50,470$54,720$66,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-2,600-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,665$49,070$52,120$65,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$3,455$0
Total Invoice$45,723$47,429$51,463$61,732
Adjustments for Features0-1,316-2,445-991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,723$46,113$49,018$60,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$3,295$0

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

Model Year2019201920192012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4R-Class
TrimA4 40A4 45S4R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$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 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,715$10,115$11,315$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$2,600$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,316-2,445-991

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

Model Year20192012
ModelA4 / S4R-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in126.6 in
Length186.1 in203.1 in
Width72.5 in77.1 in
Height56.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 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
13.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.085.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested94057%
Total Not Requested70043%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested182553%
Total Not Requested165047%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested94057%
Total Not Requested70043%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested182553%
Total Not Requested165047%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Total Requested127557%
Total Not Requested97543%

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