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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: $44,320

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $20,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,282

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $18,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $49,002 $30,227 $44,268
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Heated front seats 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Prestige Package   9,750 6,250
Wood trim   350  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443 443
Heated front seats 698    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Blind spot warning system 558    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Prestige Package   9,067 5,813
Wood trim   325  
Rear side airbags   325 325
Options (change) 10,795 10,925 7,075
Options (change) 10,041 10,160 6,581
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $64,360 $44,320 $55,570
Total Invoice $59,918 $41,282 $51,744

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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: $15,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,782
Model Year201220132013
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$64,360$44,320$55,570
Adjustments for Features-4,1400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,220$44,320$54,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,200
Total Invoice$59,918$41,282$51,744
Adjustments for Features-3,8540-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,064$41,282$50,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,484

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

Model Year201220132013
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350A4 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
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,280$5,140$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8540-978

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

Model Year20122013
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.1 in185.1 in
Width77.1 in71.9 in
Height65.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested122554%
Total Not Requested102546%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested416575%
Total Not Requested137525%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested191561%
Total Not Requested120039%

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