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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,935 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $50,960 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,844 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $47,884 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $85,750 | $139,900 | $181,500 | $28,240 | $34,490 | $46,400 |
| Base Invoice | $79,748 | $130,107 | $168,795 | $26,043 | $31,811 | $42,758 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,120 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 550 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 700 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | 520 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,400 | 1,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,850 | 1,050 | 2,900 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 450 | |||
| Headlight washers | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Wood trim | 400 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,042 | 319 | 319 | 319 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 512 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 651 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | 484 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 364 | 364 | 364 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,274 | 910 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,684 | 956 | 2,639 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,160 | 1,160 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 364 | 364 | 364 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | 410 | |||
| Headlight washers | 137 | 137 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 228 | 228 | 228 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 228 | 228 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 319 | 319 | 319 | |||
| Wood trim | 364 | |||||
| Options (change) | 2,370 | 0 | 520 | 9,975 | 8,375 | 7,550 |
| Options (change) | 2,205 | 0 | 484 | 9,081 | 7,625 | 6,873 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $89,895 | $143,675 | $185,395 | $38,935 | $43,585 | $56,370 |
| Total Invoice | $83,728 | $133,882 | $172,654 | $35,844 | $40,156 | $52,051 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,370 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,609 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 200hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | M6 | CVT-7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 150, 10 | 150, 10 | 150, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 235/45-17 | 235/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $89,895 | $143,675 | $185,395 | $38,935 | $43,585 | $56,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,590 | -14,615 | -12,690 | 0 | -950 | -1,900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,305 | $129,060 | $172,705 | $38,935 | $42,635 | $54,470 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $43,755 | $87,400 | $0 | $3,700 | $15,535 |
| Total Invoice | $83,728 | $133,882 | $172,654 | $35,844 | $40,156 | $52,051 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,275 | -13,619 | -11,818 | 0 | -875 | -1,754 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $79,453 | $120,263 | $160,836 | $35,844 | $39,281 | $50,297 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $40,810 | $81,383 | $0 | $3,437 | $14,453 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,840 | $17,865 | $15,940 | $3,250 | $4,200 | $5,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,590 | $14,615 | $12,690 | $0 | $950 | $1,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,275 | -13,619 | -11,818 | 0 | -875 | -1,754 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 3,550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 30% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
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