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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,440

Audi A4 / S4 A4 40   
Difference: $4,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,544

Audi A4 / S4 A4 40   
Difference: $3,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202220222022
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimML350ML500A4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $39,900 $42,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $37,507 $39,480 $48,787
Lighting Package 890 890      
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450      
Premium Package 6,150 3,750      
Sunroof 1,390 1,290      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 595 595 595
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750      
Heated front seats 690        
Rear side airbags 385 385 350 350 350
Satellite radio 500 500      
Proximity key   1,080      
Warm Weather Package     1,300    
Premium Plus Package     4,700 4,200 3,600
Navigation Package     1,500 1,500 1,500
Lighting Package 828 828      
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349      
Premium Package 5,720 3,488      
Sunroof 1,293 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 560 560 560
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698      
Heated front seats 642        
Rear side airbags 358 358 329 329 329
Satellite radio 465 465      
Proximity key   1,004      
Warm Weather Package     1,223    
Premium Plus Package     4,419 3,948 3,384
Navigation Package     1,411 1,411 1,411
Options (change) 13,645 11,535 8,445 6,645 6,045
Options (change) 12,693 10,730 7,942 6,248 5,684
Destination 775 775 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $54,170 $60,810 $49,440 $49,740 $59,040
Total Invoice $50,436 $56,610 $46,544 $46,823 $55,566

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,161
Model Year20062006202220222022
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimML350ML500A4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionT7T7S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$54,170$60,810$49,440$49,740$59,040
Adjustments for Features0-275-4,535-4,235-5,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,170$60,535$44,905$45,505$53,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$600$8,875
Total Invoice$50,436$56,610$46,544$46,823$55,566
Adjustments for Features0-256-4,269-3,987-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,436$56,354$42,275$42,836$50,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$561$8,341

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

Model Year20062006202220222022
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimML350ML500A4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100$1100$1100
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Turn assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Alexa integration  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Traffic light information  $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Predictive efficiency assist  $0$0$0
Road sign information  $75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$7,505$11,765$11,465$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$4,535$4,235$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-4,269-3,987-4,950

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

Model Year20062022
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in111.0 in
Length188.5 in187.5 in
Width75.2 in72.7 in
Height69.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Comfort 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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested47547%
Total Not Requested54053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Comfort 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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested47547%
Total Not Requested54053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested117524%
Total Not Requested365076%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested117524%
Total Not Requested365076%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested117524%
Total Not Requested365076%

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