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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,435

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $54,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,299

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $50,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Sunroof 1,400 1,000            
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900          
Technology Package 1,275 1,275            
Cold Weather Package 400 400 400          
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 500 500          
Wood trim 400              
Rear side airbags 350 350 350          
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500          
Headlight washers 150 150            
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950          
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250          
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350          
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250            
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000          
Carbon fiber trim     300     3,000   0
Sunshades, second row, power       750 750      
Sunroof 1,274 910            
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639          
Technology Package 1,160 1,160            
Cold Weather Package 364 364 364          
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 364          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 455 455 455          
Wood trim 364              
Rear side airbags 319 319 319          
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455          
Headlight washers 137 137            
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775          
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228          
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319          
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228 228            
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910          
Carbon fiber trim     273     2,790   0
Sunshades, second row, power       698 698      
Options (change) 10,475 8,875 9,350 750 750 3,000 0 0
Options (change) 9,536 8,080 8,511 698 698 2,790 0 0
Destination 720 720 720 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $39,435 $44,085 $58,170 $93,625 $96,275 $142,875 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $36,299 $40,611 $53,689 $87,203 $89,668 $133,005 $150,462 $197,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,674
Model Year20062006200620112011201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$39,435$44,085$58,170$93,625$96,275$142,875$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,000-5,615-5,715-10,515-17,465-17,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,435$43,135$56,170$88,010$90,560$132,360$144,060$194,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$16,735$0$2,550$44,350$56,050$106,600
Total Invoice$36,299$40,611$53,689$87,203$89,668$133,005$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,846-5,230-5,323-9,789-16,269-16,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,299$39,736$51,843$81,973$84,345$123,216$134,193$181,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,437$15,544$0$2,372$41,243$52,220$99,205

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

Model Year20062006200620112011201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
FWD$0$0      
AWD  $1700     
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150$150
Blind spot warning system      $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning      $200$200
Lane departure prevention      $150$150
Lane departure warning      $200$200
Night vision      $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night      $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0$0
Rearview camera     $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Ski sack$50$50$50     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200$1200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Chronometer     $100 $100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300$300
Carbon fiber trim  $200  $200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300     
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats      $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,750$5,800$9,415$9,515$14,315$21,265$21,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,000$5,615$5,715$10,515$17,465$17,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-1,846-5,230-5,323-9,789-16,269-16,167

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

Model Year20062011
ModelA4 / S4S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length180.6 in206.5 in
Width69.8 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested47530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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