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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: $56,275

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $76,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,396

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $70,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletS550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,800 $57,125 $131,400 $176,400 $247,900
Base Invoice $45,385 $53,127 $122,202 $164,052 $230,547
Convenience Package 1,550 2,275      
Navigation system 2,100 1,950      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
iPod integration 0 0      
Heated front seats 450        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Heated second row seats 225 225      
Front sport buckets 500        
Carbon fiber trim   400   3,700 3,700
Convenience Package 1,442 2,115      
Navigation system 1,953 1,813      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
iPod integration 0 0      
Heated front seats 418        
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325      
Heated second row seats 209 209      
Front sport buckets 466        
Carbon fiber trim   373   3,441 3,441
Options (change) 6,650 5,675 0 3,700 3,700
Options (change) 6,186 5,278 0 3,441 3,441
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 1,700
Total Price $56,275 $65,325 $132,325 $181,025 $254,225
Total Invoice $52,396 $60,930 $123,127 $168,418 $236,613

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,120
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletS550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp V6340hp V8449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6M6T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9215, 9590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$56,275$65,325$132,325$181,025$254,225
Adjustments for Features-1,6500-9,830-13,630-20,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,625$65,325$122,495$167,395$233,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,700$0$44,900$111,200
Total Invoice$52,396$60,930$123,127$168,418$236,613
Adjustments for Features-1,5360-9,147-12,681-19,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,860$60,930$113,980$155,737$217,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,070$0$41,757$103,525

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

Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletS550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300   
Wind blocker, automatic  $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$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
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25
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
USB port  $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$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents    $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000
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$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,990$5,340$15,170$18,970$25,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0$9,830$13,630$20,530
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5360-9,147-12,681-19,108

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

Model Year20092017
ModelA4 / S4S-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in115.9 in
Length180.0 in197.9 in
Width70.0 in74.7 in
Height54.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,859 lb.4,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.1 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.912.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

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