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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: $47,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $46,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,912

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $42,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,450 $45,900 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $29,249 $42,687 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Prestige Package 8,700 6,100        
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500        
Sport Package 1,450          
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100        
Driver Assist Package 900 900        
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Wood trim 400 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,850 2,850    
iPod integration     425 425 425 425
Rearview camera     750      
Sunshades, second row, power     710      
Prestige Package 8,092 5,674        
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466        
Sport Package 1,349          
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954        
Driver Assist Package 837 837        
Rear side airbags 325 325        
Wood trim 372 466        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,650 2,650    
iPod integration     395 395 395 395
Rearview camera     698      
Sunshades, second row, power     660      
Options (change) 14,875 10,925 4,735 3,275 425 425
Options (change) 13,838 10,165 4,403 3,045 395 395
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $47,150 $57,650 $93,310 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $43,912 $53,677 $86,909 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690

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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: $42,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,514
Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$47,150$57,650$93,310$134,150$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,740-9,015-13,065-12,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,150$56,650$89,570$125,135$135,435$185,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,500$0$35,565$45,865$95,740
Total Invoice$43,912$53,677$86,909$125,030$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-931-3,483-8,402-12,174-12,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,912$52,746$83,426$116,628$126,202$172,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,834$0$33,202$42,776$89,166

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

Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Media drive$15$15    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,340$6,340$9,080$14,355$18,405$18,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,740$9,015$13,065$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931-3,483-8,402-12,174-12,098

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

Model Year20102008
ModelA4 / S4S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length185.2 in205.0 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,466 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 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested327577%
Total Not Requested96523%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested86535%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

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