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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: $41,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelA4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,300 $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500
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
Options (change) 11,048 1,033 1,033 577 0
Destination 950 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $50,125 $92,005 $102,005 $149,115 $232,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,194
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelA4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine252hp I4362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$50,125$92,005$102,005$149,115$232,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-2,240-7,415-19,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,125$89,965$99,765$141,700$212,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,800$51,735$122,815

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

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelA4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Collision preparation system, rear$100   $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   $100
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Vehicle exit assist$25    
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
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
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player, remote$100    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
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
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power recliner, second row seats    $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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $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 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $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$10,605$15,780$28,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040$2,240$7,415$19,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-45-45-78-264

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

Model Year20172018
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.4,732 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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