Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2015

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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: $44,725

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,660

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $11,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350 / R320A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $39,153 $33,017 $45,012
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Premium II Package 7,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550
iPod integration 375    
Heated front seats 710    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Proximity key 1,110    
Prestige Package   5,300 5,900
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Premium II Package 7,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 511 511
iPod integration 349    
Heated front seats 660    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Proximity key 1,032    
Prestige Package   4,928 5,488
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Rear side airbags   325 325
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 14,375 8,300 7,900
Options (change) 13,367 7,718 7,348
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $57,350 $44,725 $57,225
Total Invoice $53,395 $41,660 $53,285

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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: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,011
Model Year200820152015
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350 / R320A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6220hp 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)255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,350$44,725$57,225
Adjustments for Features-4,0000-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,350$44,725$55,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,950
Total Invoice$53,395$41,660$53,285
Adjustments for Features-3,7240-1,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,671$41,660$51,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,182

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

Model Year200820152015
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
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
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 + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
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, alternative type$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,180$4,180$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7240-1,443

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

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested86535%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested86535%

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