Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2006

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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: $58,770

Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant   
Difference: $30,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,279

Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant   
Difference: $28,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $87,000 $47,400
Base Invoice $80,910 $43,668
Obstacle detection, rear 770 350
Heated second row seats 595  
Cold Weather Package   400
Premium Package   2,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Bose 215W 10 speakers   1,000
Navigation system   1,950
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Rear side airbags   350
Obstacle detection, rear 716 319
Heated second row seats 553  
Cold Weather Package   364
Premium Package   2,639
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,172
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Bluetooth cell phone link   455
Bose 215W 10 speakers   910
Navigation system   1,775
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Rear side airbags   319
Options (change) 1,365 9,350
Options (change) 1,269 8,591
Destination 875 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $89,240 $58,770
Total Invoice $83,054 $54,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,749
Model Year20082006
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine503hp V8340hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$89,240$58,770
Adjustments for Features-5,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,840$58,770
Total Invoice$83,054$54,279
Adjustments for Features-5,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,028$54,279

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

Model Year20082006
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,165$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0260

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

Model Year20082006
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in104.3 in
Length188.5 in180.6 in
Width75.2 in69.8 in
Height71.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,093 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%

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