Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,500

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $50,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,241

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $46,945

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS400 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 $32,300 $47,100 $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $30,040 $43,804 $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500            
Prestige Package 8,600 6,300            
Sport Package 1,450              
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100            
Blind spot warning system 500 500            
Wood trim 350 500            
Rear side airbags 350 350            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475            
Driver Assistance Package     2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Sunshades, second row, power     750 750 750      
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466            
Prestige Package 7,998 5,859            
Sport Package 1,349              
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954            
Blind spot warning system 466 466            
Wood trim 325 466            
Rear side airbags 325 325            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443            
Driver Assistance Package     2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Sunshades, second row, power     698 698 698      
Options (change) 14,325 10,725 3,650 3,700 3,700 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 13,326 9,979 3,395 3,442 3,442 2,744 0 0
Destination 875 875 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $47,500 $58,700 $97,905 $98,605 $100,605 $144,855 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $44,241 $54,658 $91,186 $91,837 $93,697 $134,849 $152,584 $200,165

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A4 / S4 dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz S-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $41,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,107
Model Year20112011201320132013201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS400 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 I4333hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T7T7T7T5T5
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)245/45-17255/35-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$47,500$58,700$97,905$98,605$100,605$144,855$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-7,415-9,115-7,365-10,990-16,540-16,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,500$57,700$90,490$89,490$93,240$133,865$147,265$198,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,200$1,000$0$3,750$44,375$57,775$108,975
Total Invoice$44,241$54,658$91,186$91,837$93,697$134,849$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-931-6,906-8,489-6,859-10,231-15,407-15,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,241$53,727$84,280$83,348$86,838$124,618$137,177$184,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,486$932$0$3,490$41,270$53,829$101,419

Return to top

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

Model Year20112011201320132013201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS400 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 manual $150      
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40
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
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100$100$100$100
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200$1200
Media drive$15$15      
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
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      
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
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$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0      
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$4,315$5,315$11,730$13,430$11,680$15,305$20,855$20,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$7,415$9,115$7,365$10,990$16,540$16,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931-6,906-8,489-6,859-10,231-15,407-15,398

Return to top

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

Model Year20112013
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested390076%
Total Not Requested124024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested84030%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.