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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: $49,180

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $13,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,809

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350 / R320A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $39,153 $37,666 $47,802
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Premium III Package 11,250    
Heating Package 1,370    
Lighting Package 910    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Proximity key 1,110    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650    
iPod integration 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 575 575
Premium Plus Package   3,200  
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000 2,600
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Rear side airbags   350 350
Cargo net   80 80
S Sport Package     2,500
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Premium III Package 10,462    
Heating Package 1,274    
Lighting Package 846    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Proximity key 1,032    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604    
iPod integration 349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 536 536
Premium Plus Package   2,976  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790 2,418
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Rear side airbags   326 326
Cargo net   74 74
S Sport Package     2,326
Options (change) 19,635 7,705 6,605
Options (change) 18,259 7,168 6,146
Destination 875 975 975
Total Price $62,610 $49,180 $58,980
Total Invoice $58,287 $45,809 $54,923

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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: $12,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,943
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350 / R320A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$62,610$49,180$58,980
Adjustments for Features-5750-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,035$49,180$56,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,200
Total Invoice$58,287$45,809$54,923
Adjustments for Features-5350-2,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,752$45,809$52,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,693

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350 / R320A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$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
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,055$9,480$12,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-5350-2,421

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

Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in111.0 in
Length203.0 in186.1 in
Width75.7 in72.5 in
Height65.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.7 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft313.0 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 type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
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 mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested351551%
Total Not Requested342549%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested157545%
Total Not Requested190055%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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