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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: $45,445

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $20,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,335

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $19,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $49,002 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575 575
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Heated front seats 750      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Blind spot warning system 600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000 3,000 2,600
Premium Plus Package   3,200 3,200  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Wood trim   350 350  
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536 536 536
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Heated front seats 698      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Blind spot warning system 558      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790 2,790 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,976 2,976  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Wood trim   326 326  
Rear side airbags   326 326 326
Options (change) 12,745 8,470 7,475 3,525
Options (change) 11,855 7,880 6,954 3,280
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $66,310 $45,445 $48,950 $55,900
Total Invoice $61,732 $42,335 $45,595 $52,057

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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 ultra
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,406
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT7S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$66,310$45,445$48,950$55,900
Adjustments for Features-1,0650-1,400-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,245$45,445$47,550$53,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$7,655
Total Invoice$61,732$42,335$45,595$52,057
Adjustments for Features-9910-1,304-2,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,741$42,335$44,291$49,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,956$7,114

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

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR350A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
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 leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$9,780$8,715$10,115$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0$1,400$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-9910-1,304-2,608

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in111.0 in
Length203.1 in186.1 in
Width77.1 in72.5 in
Height65.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested127557%
Total Not Requested97543%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested94057%
Total Not Requested70043%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested182553%
Total Not Requested165047%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested94057%
Total Not Requested70043%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested182553%
Total Not Requested165047%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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