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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,520

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $38,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,659

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $34,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172022
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $51,900
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $48,787
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Cargo organizer 350 350 350 350 350 80
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     700      
Premium Plus Package           3,600
S Sport Package           2,500
Warm Weather Package           700
Prestige Package           4,700
Rear side airbags           350
Metallic paint (extra cost)           595
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Cargo organizer 326 326 326 326 326 75
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     651      
Premium Plus Package           3,384
S Sport Package           2,351
Warm Weather Package           659
Prestige Package           4,419
Rear side airbags           329
Metallic paint (extra cost)           560
Options (change) 10,100 10,100 5,810 350 350 12,525
Options (change) 9,395 9,395 5,405 326 326 11,777
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 1,095
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $107,625 $103,582 $151,435 $173,725 $230,275 $65,520
Total Invoice $100,158 $96,115 $140,901 $161,749 $214,368 $61,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,967
Model Year201720172017201720172022
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12349hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$107,625$103,582$151,435$173,725$230,275$65,520
Adjustments for Features-1,480-1,605-4,080-13,680-14,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,145$101,977$147,355$160,045$216,145$65,520
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$45,378$58,068$114,168$0
Total Invoice$100,158$96,115$140,901$161,749$214,368$61,659
Adjustments for Features-1,377-1,489-3,796-12,737-13,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,781$94,626$137,105$149,012$201,214$61,659
Cost Above Minimum$4,155$0$42,479$54,386$106,588$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year201720172017201720172022
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware     $1100
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving     $100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Evasive maneuver assist     $200
Following distance indicator     $25
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Turn assist     $25
Vehicle exit assist     $25
Wide-view front camera     $150
Wide-view rear camera     $0
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
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 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Alexa integration     $0
Android Auto support     $100
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Traffic light information     $50
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist     $0
Road sign information     $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
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$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$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$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)     $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 
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  $100
Total Value of Features$11,570$11,695$14,170$23,770$24,220$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$1,605$4,080$13,680$14,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,377-1,489-3,796-12,737-13,1540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20172022
ModelS-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.0 in
Length206.5 in187.5 in
Width74.8 in72.7 in
Height58.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Vehicle exit assist25No
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 Requested262554%
Total Not Requested220046%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested255085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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