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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,400

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $49,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,281

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $45,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201220122012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125              
Navigation system 2,100 1,950              
S Line Package 900                
Cold Weather Package 550                
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000                
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475              
Rear side airbags 350 350 350            
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500              
iPod integration 0 0 0            
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350              
Heated second row seats   225              
Carbon fiber trim   400         3,000   0
Premium Package     4,000            
Sunshades, second row, power       750 750 750      
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977              
Navigation system 1,953 1,813              
S Line Package 838                
Cold Weather Package 512                
Upgraded leather upholstery 930                
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443              
Rear side airbags 325 325 325            
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466              
iPod integration 0 0 0            
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325              
Heated second row seats   209              
Carbon fiber trim   373         2,790   0
Premium Package     3,720            
Sunshades, second row, power       698 698 698      
Options (change) 8,325 6,775 4,350 750 750 750 3,000 0 0
Options (change) 7,745 6,304 4,045 698 698 698 2,790 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $45,400 $57,860 $74,135 $94,475 $95,175 $97,125 $144,175 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $42,281 $53,986 $69,147 $87,994 $88,645 $90,458 $134,214 $151,810 $199,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,226
Model Year200820082008201220122012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$45,400$57,860$74,135$94,475$95,175$97,125$144,175$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,300-4,890-6,590-4,840-10,365-17,815-17,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,400$56,960$72,835$89,585$88,585$92,285$133,810$145,160$196,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,560$27,435$1,000$0$3,700$45,225$56,575$107,575
Total Invoice$42,281$53,986$69,147$87,994$88,645$90,458$134,214$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-840-1,213-4,555-6,138-4,508-9,649-16,595-16,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,281$53,146$67,934$83,439$82,507$85,950$124,565$135,215$182,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,865$25,653$932$0$3,443$42,058$52,708$100,113

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year200820082008201220122012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100        
6-speed manual $150$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000$1000
FWD$0        
AWD $1700$1700 $1700    
RWD   $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       $850$850
Cruise control$150$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$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key      $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125      
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning       $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225      
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$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150      
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100      
Ski sack$50$50$50      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$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$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   $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$200
Panoramic sunroof       $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200      
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       $1200$1200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75      
Chronometer      $100 $100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100       
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger      $300$300$300
Carbon fiber trim $200$200   $200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats       $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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$150   $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50      
Massage, driver seat      $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats       $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats       $150$150
Metal pedals      $75  
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats       $225$225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats       $75$75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats       $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats       $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats       $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats       $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable      $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization      $50$50$50
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0      
Transmission 
Launch control      $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,125$6,025$6,425$10,015$11,715$9,965$15,490$22,940$22,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$1,300$4,890$6,590$4,840$10,365$17,815$17,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840-1,213-4,555-6,138-4,508-9,649-16,595-16,492

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4S-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.4,631 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 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested160096%
Total Not Requested754%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested197587%
Total Not Requested30013%

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