Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2013

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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: $59,470

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $36,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,372

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $33,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,990 $47,600
Base Invoice $88,341 $44,268
Prestige Package   6,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250
Active rear differential   1,250
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Prestige Package   5,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Rear side airbags   325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163
Active rear differential   1,163
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 0 10,975
Options (change) 0 10,209
Destination 875 895
Total Price $95,865 $59,470
Total Invoice $89,216 $55,372

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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: $30,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,218
Model Year20122013
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$95,865$59,470
Adjustments for Features-6,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,820$59,470
Total Invoice$89,216$55,372
Adjustments for Features-5,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,590$55,372

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

Model Year20122013
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,145$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6260

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

Model Year20122013
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in185.1 in
Width75.2 in71.9 in
Height70.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested209067%
Total Not Requested102533%

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