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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: $44,950

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $48,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,870

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $45,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $86,397 $129,735
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Sport Package 750      
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Carbon fiber trim   500   4,650
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Sport Package 697      
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Carbon fiber trim   466   4,325
Options (change) 11,575 8,525 0 4,650
Options (change) 10,768 7,932 0 4,325
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $44,950 $56,700 $93,825 $145,075
Total Invoice $41,870 $52,797 $87,322 $134,985

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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: $43,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,329
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$44,950$56,700$93,825$145,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-5,505-10,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,950$55,600$88,320$134,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0$46,525
Total Invoice$41,870$52,797$87,322$134,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,024-5,123-9,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,870$51,773$82,199$125,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,903$0$43,267

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

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,375$6,475$10,880$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$5,505$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024-5,123-9,519

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

Model Year20122014
ModelA4 / S4S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length185.2 in206.5 in
Width71.9 in74.8 in
Height56.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested381569%
Total Not Requested167531%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%

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