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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: $52,580

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $43,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,971

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $40,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,500 $51,400 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $37,666 $47,802 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000          
Premium Plus Package 3,200          
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Sport Plus Package 3,400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575        
Cargo net 80 80        
Rear side airbags 350 350        
S Sport Package   2,500        
Prestige Package   4,400        
Warm Weather Package   950        
Premium II Package     2,860      
Rear Seat Package     2,920 2,920    
Sunshades, second row, power     710      
Rearview camera     750      
iPod integration     425 425 425 425
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790          
Premium Plus Package 2,976          
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Sport Plus Package 3,162          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536        
Cargo net 74 74        
Rear side airbags 326 326        
S Sport Package   2,326        
Prestige Package   4,092        
Warm Weather Package   884        
Premium II Package     2,660      
Rear Seat Package     2,716 2,716    
Sunshades, second row, power     660      
Rearview camera     698      
iPod integration     395 395 395 395
Options (change) 11,105 9,355 7,665 3,345 425 425
Options (change) 10,330 8,704 7,129 3,111 395 395
Destination 975 975 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $52,580 $61,730 $96,240 $134,220 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $48,971 $57,481 $89,635 $125,096 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,898
Model Year201820182008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine252hp I4354hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionS7T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$52,580$61,730$96,240$134,220$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features-1,325-2,8750-4,025-8,425-8,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,255$58,855$96,240$130,195$140,075$189,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,600$0$33,955$43,835$93,710
Total Invoice$48,971$57,481$89,635$125,096$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features-1,234-2,6770-3,751-7,851-7,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,737$54,804$89,635$121,345$130,525$176,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,067$0$31,710$40,890$87,278

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

Model Year201820182008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Forward collision warning$200$200  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200 $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Vehicle exit assist$25$25    
Wide-view front camera $150    
Wide-view rear camera $0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$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 dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player, remote$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge $75    
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$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$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 door armrests (optional)$0$0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000     
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   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Total Value of Features$11,640$13,190$10,315$14,340$18,740$18,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$2,875$0$4,025$8,425$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,234-2,6770-3,751-7,851-7,777

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

Model Year20182008
ModelA4 / S4S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in124.6 in
Length186.1 in205.0 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177551%
Total Not Requested170049%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested87537%
Total Not Requested151563%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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