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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,775

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,987

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $15,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350R500A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $33,017 $45,012
Lighting Package 890 890    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Sunroof 1,490 1,490    
Rear side airbags 385 385 350 350
Heated front seats 690      
Proximity key   1,080    
Sport Package     1,000  
Premium Plus Package     2,100  
Wood trim     350  
Wood trim, alternative type       1,100
Lighting Package 828 828    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 511 511
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Sunroof 1,386 1,386    
Rear side airbags 358 358 325 325
Heated front seats 642      
Proximity key   1,004    
Sport Package     930  
Premium Plus Package     1,954  
Wood trim     325  
Wood trim, alternative type       1,024
Options (change) 8,225 8,065 4,350 2,000
Options (change) 7,650 7,500 4,045 1,860
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $57,000 $64,340 $40,775 $51,325
Total Invoice $53,065 $59,920 $37,987 $47,797

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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: $12,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,657
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350R500A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,000$64,340$40,775$51,325
Adjustments for Features-3,675-4,8500-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,325$59,490$40,775$50,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$9,900
Total Invoice$53,065$59,920$37,987$47,797
Adjustments for Features-3,421-4,5170-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,644$55,403$37,987$47,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,759$0$9,205

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

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350R500A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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
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 cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote $200  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
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  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $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$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,415$8,590$3,740$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$4,850$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,421-4,5170-605

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

Model Year20062015
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.0 in185.1 in
Width75.7 in71.9 in
Height65.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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