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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,195 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $16,555 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,373 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $15,390 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | R350 | R500 | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,000 | $55,500 | $33,800 | $48,100 |
| Base Invoice | $44,640 | $51,645 | $31,434 | $44,734 |
| Trim Package | 1,750 | 1,200 | ||
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | ||
| Multicontour front seats | 780 | 780 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 500 | 500 |
| Sunroof | 1,490 | 1,490 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,050 | 1,050 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,300 | |||
| Wood trim | 350 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,100 | |||
| Trim Package | 1,628 | 1,116 | ||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | ||
| Multicontour front seats | 725 | 725 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 467 | 467 |
| Sunroof | 1,386 | 1,386 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | 325 | 325 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 976 | 976 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |||
| Prestige Package | 4,927 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,024 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,975 | 8,815 | 6,500 | 1,950 |
| Options (change) | 8,348 | 8,198 | 6,044 | 1,816 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $57,750 | $65,090 | $41,195 | $50,945 |
| Total Invoice | $53,763 | $60,618 | $38,373 | $47,445 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,095 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,100 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | R350 | R500 | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 220hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 505, 14 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $57,750 | $65,090 | $41,195 | $50,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,375 | -4,550 | -915 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,375 | $60,540 | $40,280 | $50,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,165 | $0 | $10,665 |
| Total Invoice | $53,763 | $60,618 | $38,373 | $47,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,142 | -4,237 | -852 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,621 | $56,381 | $37,521 | $47,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,760 | $0 | $9,924 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | R350 | R500 | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,915 | $9,090 | $5,455 | $4,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,375 | $4,550 | $915 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,142 | -4,237 | -852 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | R-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,842 lb. | 3,510 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.8 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.4 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2815 | 55% |
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