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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.
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: $45,982 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,241 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $42,479 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $32,300 | $47,100 | $96,600 | $96,600 | $144,700 | $170,750 | $226,900 |
| Base Invoice | $30,040 | $43,804 | $89,838 | $89,838 | $134,571 | $158,798 | $211,017 |
| Sport Package | 1,450 | ||||||
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | 6,300 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | 2,100 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||||
| Wood trim | 350 | 500 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Sport Package | 1,349 | ||||||
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | 5,859 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,954 | 1,954 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | 466 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |||||
| Wood trim | 325 | 466 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 466 | 466 | |||||
| Options (change) | 14,325 | 10,725 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 13,326 | 9,979 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $47,500 | $58,700 | $97,525 | $93,482 | $145,625 | $173,375 | $229,925 |
| Total Invoice | $44,241 | $54,658 | $90,763 | $86,720 | $135,496 | $161,423 | $214,042 |
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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: $39,892 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,830 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | M6 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 505, 14 | 505, 14 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $47,500 | $58,700 | $97,525 | $93,482 | $145,625 | $173,375 | $229,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,000 | -5,965 | -6,090 | -11,240 | -23,590 | -24,040 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,500 | $57,700 | $91,560 | $87,392 | $134,385 | $149,785 | $205,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,200 | $4,168 | $0 | $46,993 | $62,393 | $118,493 |
| Total Invoice | $44,241 | $54,658 | $90,763 | $86,720 | $135,496 | $161,423 | $214,042 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -931 | -5,551 | -5,649 | -10,458 | -21,964 | -22,379 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,241 | $53,727 | $85,212 | $81,071 | $125,038 | $139,459 | $191,663 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,486 | $4,141 | $0 | $43,967 | $58,388 | $110,592 |
Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | ||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $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 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,590 | $7,590 | $12,555 | $12,680 | $17,830 | $30,180 | $30,630 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,000 | $5,965 | $6,090 | $11,240 | $23,590 | $24,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -931 | -5,551 | -5,649 | -10,458 | -21,964 | -22,379 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 185.2 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,591 lb. | 4,664 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3915 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2015 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 29% |
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