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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: $59,050

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $34,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,984

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $32,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009200920092009
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS4 3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,200 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $45,756 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Prestige Package 5,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Rear side airbags 350        
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100        
Premium II Package   2,030      
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Prestige Package 5,488        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930        
Rear side airbags 325        
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024        
Premium II Package   1,888      
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 8,925 2,455 425 425 425
Options (change) 8,303 2,283 395 395 395
Destination 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $59,050 $93,680 $135,650 $151,750 $203,250
Total Invoice $54,984 $87,254 $126,426 $141,399 $189,294

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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: $32,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,417
Model Year20162009200920092009
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS4 3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine333hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$59,050$93,680$135,650$151,750$203,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-6,440-11,840-11,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,050$91,690$129,210$139,910$191,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,520$48,220$99,795
Total Invoice$54,984$87,254$126,426$141,399$189,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,853-6,002-11,032-10,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,984$85,401$120,424$130,367$178,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,023$44,966$92,936

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

Model Year20162009200920092009
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS4 3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $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
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  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $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
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,290$8,280$12,730$18,130$18,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$6,440$11,840$11,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,853-6,002-11,032-10,957

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20162009
ModelA4 / S4S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length185.1 in205.0 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,466 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 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested106537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power decklid300No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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