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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,420 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||
| Difference: $5,005 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,738 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||
| Difference: $4,771 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | S4 Avant |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $39,750 | $48,500 | $49,610 |
| Base Invoice | $36,968 | $45,105 | $46,137 |
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | |
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | |
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 475 |
| Heated front seats | 690 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 350 |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 350 |
| Convenience Package | 2,125 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | ||
| Wood trim | 400 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 690 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | |
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | |
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | |
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 443 |
| Heated front seats | 642 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | 325 |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | 325 |
| Convenience Package | 1,977 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | ||
| Wood trim | 373 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 641 | ||
| Options (change) | 12,895 | 9,705 | 6,340 |
| Options (change) | 11,995 | 9,028 | 5,897 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $53,420 | $58,980 | $58,425 |
| Total Invoice | $49,738 | $54,908 | $54,509 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,415 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,946 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | S4 Avant |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 215, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $53,420 | $58,980 | $58,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,410 | -3,435 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,010 | $55,545 | $58,425 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,535 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $49,738 | $54,908 | $54,509 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,175 | -3,198 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,563 | $51,710 | $54,509 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,147 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | S4 Avant |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,565 | $6,590 | $3,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,410 | $3,435 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,175 | -3,198 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | M-Class | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,624 lb. | 3,672 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 59.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 590 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 42% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 34% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 590 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 42% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 35% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 120% |
| Total Not Requested | -100 | -20% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 31% |
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