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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,550

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $80,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,358

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $75,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111 $30,227 $43,990
Carbon fiber trim 2,950   2,950 0   500
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Prestige Package         9,500 6,700
Sport Package         750  
Wood trim         350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Carbon fiber trim 2,744   2,744 0   466
Adaptive cruise control         1,954 1,954
Prestige Package         8,837 6,232
Sport Package         697  
Wood trim         325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 2,950 0 2,950 0 13,175 9,775
Options (change) 2,744 0 2,744 0 12,256 9,095
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $127,545 $228,295 $146,745 $223,695 $46,550 $57,950
Total Invoice $118,687 $212,384 $136,543 $208,106 $43,358 $53,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,261
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$127,545$228,295$146,745$223,695$46,550$57,950
Adjustments for Features-7,595-33,320-8,370-7,7200-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,950$194,975$138,375$215,975$46,550$57,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$75,025$18,425$96,025$0$10,500
Total Invoice$118,687$212,384$136,543$208,106$43,358$53,960
Adjustments for Features-7,068-30,998-7,788-7,1820-838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,619$181,386$128,755$200,924$43,358$53,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$69,767$17,136$89,305$0$9,764

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

Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Front side airbags    $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150  
Portal axles $25000    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Brush guard$500 $500   
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
External spare tire shell$100$100$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Running boards$350$350$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250    
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim $300  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$12,370$38,095$13,145$12,495$4,775$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,595$33,320$8,370$7,720$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,068-30,998-7,788-7,1820-838

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

Model Year20182012
ModelG-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length187.6 in185.2 in
Width71.8 in71.9 in
Height76.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested391571%
Total Not Requested157529%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested169060%
Total Not Requested115040%

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