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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: $59,070 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $39,035 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,002 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $36,368 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | S4 3.0T | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $47,600 | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 |
| Base Invoice | $44,268 | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 |
| Prestige Package | 6,250 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,250 | ||||||
| Active rear differential | 1,250 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 500 | 3,000 | 0 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | 3,630 | 3,630 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 5,813 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,163 | ||||||
| Active rear differential | 1,163 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | ||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 466 | 2,790 | 0 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | 3,376 | 3,376 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 698 | 698 | 698 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,575 | 4,380 | 4,380 | 4,380 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,839 | 4,074 | 4,074 | 4,074 | 2,790 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $59,070 | $98,105 | $98,805 | $100,755 | $144,175 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Total Invoice | $55,002 | $91,370 | $92,021 | $93,834 | $134,214 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,645 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,278 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | S4 3.0T | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 333hp V6 | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 505, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $59,070 | $98,105 | $98,805 | $100,755 | $144,175 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,390 | -5,090 | -3,340 | -6,865 | -14,315 | -14,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,070 | $94,715 | $93,715 | $97,415 | $137,310 | $148,660 | $199,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $3,700 | $43,595 | $54,945 | $105,945 |
| Total Invoice | $55,002 | $91,370 | $92,021 | $93,834 | $134,214 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,157 | -4,741 | -3,111 | -6,391 | -13,334 | -13,234 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,002 | $88,213 | $87,280 | $90,723 | $127,823 | $138,476 | $185,878 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $933 | $0 | $3,443 | $40,543 | $51,196 | $98,598 |
Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | S4 3.0T | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $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 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,465 | $9,855 | $11,555 | $9,805 | $13,330 | $20,780 | $20,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,390 | $5,090 | $3,340 | $6,865 | $14,315 | $14,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,157 | -4,741 | -3,111 | -6,391 | -13,334 | -13,234 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 185.1 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,510 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
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