Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2012

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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: $59,200

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $33,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,121

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $31,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $47,300
Base Invoice $80,910 $43,990
iPod integration 375  
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Proximity key 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,100
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Prestige Package   6,700
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration 349  
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Proximity key 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,954
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Prestige Package   6,232
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 4,965 11,025
Options (change) 4,617 10,256
Destination 875 875
Total Price $92,840 $59,200
Total Invoice $86,402 $55,121

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,832
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$92,840$59,200
Adjustments for Features-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,060$59,200
Total Invoice$86,402$55,121
Adjustments for Features-4,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,953$55,121

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

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,220$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4490

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

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in185.2 in
Width75.2 in71.9 in
Height71.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,093 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested104037%

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