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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: $58,170

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $34,232

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,689

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $32,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS4S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,400 $94,400 $141,450 $222,000
Base Invoice $42,758 $87,792 $131,549 $206,460
Premium Package 2,900      
Cold Weather Package 400      
Sunshade, rear, power 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500      
Bluetooth cell phone link 500      
Bose 215W 10 speakers 1,000      
Rear side airbags 350      
Navigation system 1,950      
Tire-pressure monitor 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 350      
Carbon fiber trim 300   4,650 3,700
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Rear spoiler   500    
Premium Package 2,639      
Cold Weather Package 364      
Sunshade, rear, power 364      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 455      
Bluetooth cell phone link 455      
Bose 215W 10 speakers 910      
Rear side airbags 319      
Navigation system 1,775      
Tire-pressure monitor 228      
Obstacle detection, rear 319      
Carbon fiber trim 273   4,325 3,441
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Rear spoiler   465    
Options (change) 9,350 1,120 5,270 3,700
Options (change) 8,511 1,042 4,902 3,441
Destination 720 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $58,170 $92,402 $147,645 $228,725
Total Invoice $53,689 $85,716 $137,376 $212,926

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,927
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,251
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS4S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine340hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$58,170$92,402$147,645$228,725
Adjustments for Features0-7,305-11,430-24,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,170$85,097$136,215$203,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$51,118$118,848
Total Invoice$53,689$85,716$137,376$212,926
Adjustments for Features0-6,776-10,635-23,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,689$78,940$126,741$189,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$47,801$110,918

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

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS4S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Ski sack$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration $200  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front row armrests   $100
Heated second row armrests   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,100$13,405$17,530$30,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,305$11,430$24,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,776-10,635-23,068

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

Model Year20062015
ModelA4 / S4S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length180.6 in206.5 in
Width69.8 in74.8 in
Height56.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft316.3 ft3

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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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