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

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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: $46,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $13,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,986

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350 / R320A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $39,153 $30,227 $43,990
Premium II Package 7,850    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475 475
Heated front seats 710    
Proximity key 1,110    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,100 2,100
iPod integration 375    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Wood trim   350  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Premium II Package 7,300    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 443 443
Heated front seats 660    
Proximity key 1,032    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,954 1,954
iPod integration 349    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Wood trim   325  
Rear side airbags   325 325
Options (change) 16,575 12,775 9,625
Options (change) 15,413 11,884 8,954
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $59,550 $46,150 $57,800
Total Invoice $55,441 $42,986 $53,819

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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: $9,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,661
Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350 / R320A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,550$46,150$57,800
Adjustments for Features-4,0750-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,475$46,150$56,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,500
Total Invoice$55,441$42,986$53,819
Adjustments for Features-3,7940-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,647$42,986$52,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,762

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350 / R320A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,230$4,155$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7940-1,071

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.0 in185.2 in
Width75.7 in71.9 in
Height65.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,591 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 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257545%
Total Not Requested317555%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested427578%
Total Not Requested121522%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested104037%

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