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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: $64,030

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $94,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-Class
TrimS4 3.0TAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $51,400 $147,500 $229,500
Prestige Package 4,400    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,250  
S Sport Package 2,500    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Warm Weather Package 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Cargo net 80    
Rear side airbags 350    
Carbon fiber trim 500 4,650 3,700
Heated second row seats   620  
Around view cameras   900  
Head-up display (HUD)   990  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700  
Prestige Package 4,092    
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,093  
S Sport Package 2,326    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Warm Weather Package 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Cargo net 74    
Rear side airbags 326    
Carbon fiber trim 466 4,325 3,441
Heated second row seats   577  
Around view cameras   837  
Head-up display (HUD)   921  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651  
Options (change) 11,655 10,110 3,700
Options (change) 10,844 9,404 3,441
Destination 975 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $64,030 $158,605 $236,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,478
Model Year201820182018
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-Class
TrimS4 3.0TAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine354hp V6603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$64,030$158,605$236,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-14,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,030$154,255$222,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$67,840

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelA4 / S4S-ClassS-Class
TrimS4 3.0TAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night  $50
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Night vision  $1750
Pedestrian detection, night  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Turn assist$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front row armrests  $100
Heated second row armrests  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Memory system, second row seats  $150
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,815$14,165$24,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$14,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-285-393

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA4 / S4S-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 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested239094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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