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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: $46,950

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $54,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,724

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $50,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500            
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350            
Sport Package 1,450 1,450            
Navigation system 2,500 2,500            
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100            
Rear side airbags 350 350            
Wood trim 400 400            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475            
Driver Assistance Package     2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 2 Package     3,630 3,630 3,630      
Sunshades, second row, power     750 750 750      
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466            
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119            
Sport Package 1,348 1,348            
Navigation system 2,326 2,326            
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953            
Rear side airbags 325 325            
Wood trim 373 373            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443            
Driver Assistance Package     2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 2 Package     3,376 3,376 3,376      
Sunshades, second row, power     698 698 698      
Options (change) 15,125 11,125 7,280 7,330 7,330 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 14,069 10,353 6,771 6,818 6,818 2,744 0 0
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $46,950 $52,350 $101,005 $101,755 $103,705 $144,125 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $43,724 $48,750 $94,067 $94,765 $96,578 $134,168 $151,810 $199,112

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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: $45,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,785
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine211hp I4265hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8T6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$46,950$52,350$101,005$101,755$103,705$144,125$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-7,165-8,865-7,115-10,740-16,290-16,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,950$50,650$93,840$92,890$96,590$133,385$146,685$197,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$950$0$3,700$40,495$53,795$104,695
Total Invoice$43,724$48,750$94,067$94,765$96,578$134,168$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-6,673-8,256-6,626-9,998-15,174-15,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,724$47,167$87,394$86,509$89,952$124,170$136,636$183,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$885$0$3,443$37,661$50,127$97,437

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

Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
FWD$0       
AWD $1700 $1700    
RWD  $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125      
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Night vision      $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night      $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
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      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100 $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300$300
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  
Folding second row seats$300$300      
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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, second row seats      $225$225
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 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, 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/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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$4,225$5,925$11,390$13,090$11,340$14,965$20,515$20,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$7,165$8,865$7,115$10,740$16,290$16,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-6,673-8,256-6,626-9,998-15,174-15,166

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

Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length185.2 in206.5 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Total Requested324077%
Total Not Requested95023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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