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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: $57,625

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $30,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,657

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $27,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520102010201020102010
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS4 3.0TS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,400 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $45,012 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Prestige Package 5,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
Rear side airbags 350          
Carbon fiber trim 500     2,550   0
Premium 2 Package     3,570      
Prestige Package 5,488          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930          
Rear side airbags 325          
Carbon fiber trim 466     2,372   0
Premium 2 Package     3,320      
Options (change) 8,300 0 3,570 2,550 0 0
Options (change) 7,720 0 3,320 2,372 0 0
Destination 925 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $57,625 $87,675 $97,045 $139,975 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $53,657 $81,519 $90,383 $130,449 $143,096 $190,945

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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: $29,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,058
Model Year201520102010201020102010
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS4 3.0TS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine333hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$57,625$87,675$97,045$139,975$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-865-3,965-7,465-14,165-13,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,625$86,810$93,080$132,510$139,410$191,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,270$45,700$52,600$104,225
Total Invoice$53,657$81,519$90,383$130,449$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-804-3,693-6,957-13,198-13,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,657$80,715$86,690$123,492$129,898$177,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,975$42,777$49,183$97,201

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

Model Year201520102010201020102010
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS4 3.0TS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$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 
Rear air vents $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
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $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
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights$50 $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$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 tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,940$7,805$10,905$14,405$21,105$20,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865$3,965$7,465$14,165$13,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-804-3,693-6,957-13,198-13,029

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

Model Year20152010
ModelA4 / S4S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length185.1 in206.5 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,456 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

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested185075%
Total Not Requested61525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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