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Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,125

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $44,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,688

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $41,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelA4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,300 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900
Base Invoice $34,690 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017
Premium Plus Package 3,800          
Technology Package 3,250          
Cold Weather Package 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575          
Rear side airbags 350          
Sport Plus Package 3,400          
Heated steering wheel   490 490      
Heated second row seats   620 620 620    
Premium Plus Package 3,534          
Technology Package 3,024          
Cold Weather Package 466          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536          
Rear side airbags 326          
Sport Plus Package 3,162          
Heated steering wheel   456 456      
Heated second row seats   577 577 577    
Options (change) 11,875 1,110 1,110 620 0 0
Options (change) 11,048 1,033 1,033 577 0 0
Destination 950 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $50,125 $98,635 $94,592 $146,245 $173,375 $229,925
Total Invoice $46,688 $91,796 $87,753 $136,073 $161,423 $214,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,057
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelA4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine252hp I4449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionS7T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$50,125$98,635$94,592$146,245$173,375$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-2,165-7,215-19,365-19,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,125$96,595$92,427$139,030$154,010$210,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$46,603$61,583$117,683
Total Invoice$46,688$91,796$87,753$136,073$161,423$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,899-2,008-6,713-18,030-18,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,688$89,897$85,745$129,360$143,393$195,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,152$0$43,615$57,648$109,851

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

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelA4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
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
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 
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear$100   $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Vehicle exit assist$25     
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
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
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   
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Regenerative braking$0     
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $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     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Android Auto support$100     
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player, remote$100     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
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$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
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     
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
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
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 $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 trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Active steering$1000     
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$8,365$10,405$10,530$15,580$27,730$28,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040$2,165$7,215$19,365$19,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,899-2,008-6,713-18,030-18,446

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

Model Year20172017
ModelA4S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in124.6 in
Length186.1 in206.5 in
Width72.5 in74.8 in
Height56.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested232572%
Total Not Requested92528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested199099%
Total Not Requested251%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140054%

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