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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: $42,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,121

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $39,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $98,400 $47,300
Base Invoice $91,512 $43,990
Driver Assistance Package 1,950  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Special order charge 250  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   6,700
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Driver Assistance Package 1,814  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Special order charge 233  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,232
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,620 11,025
Options (change) 2,438 10,256
Destination 925 875
Total Price $101,945 $59,200
Total Invoice $94,875 $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: $33,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,360
Model Year20152012
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
TrimML63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$101,945$59,200
Adjustments for Features-9,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,925$59,200
Total Invoice$94,875$55,121
Adjustments for Features-8,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,481$55,121

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

Model Year20152012
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$14,195$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3940

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20152012
ModelM-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in185.2 in
Width75.2 in71.9 in
Height70.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.3,637 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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