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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,400

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $47,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,149

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $44,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS550S600S65 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $79,748 $130,107 $168,795 $30,227 $43,990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850   2,850    
Satellite radio 510        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120        
Proximity key 1,100        
iPod integration 425 425 425    
Rearview camera 750        
Sunshades, second row, power 700        
Adaptive cruise control       2,100 2,100
Prestige Package       9,500 6,700
Sunshade, rear, power       500 500
Sport Package       750  
Wood trim       350  
Rear side airbags       350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,651   2,651    
Satellite radio 474        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042        
Proximity key 1,023        
iPod integration 395 395 395    
Rearview camera 698        
Sunshades, second row, power 651        
Adaptive cruise control       1,954 1,954
Prestige Package       8,837 6,232
Sunshade, rear, power       466 466
Sport Package       697  
Wood trim       325  
Rear side airbags       325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 7,455 425 3,275 14,025 10,125
Options (change) 6,934 395 3,046 13,047 9,420
Destination 775 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 0 0
Total Price $94,980 $144,100 $188,150 $47,400 $58,300
Total Invoice $88,457 $134,277 $175,216 $44,149 $54,285

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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: $44,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,104
Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS550S600S65 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$94,980$144,100$188,150$47,400$58,300
Adjustments for Features-3,440-11,715-10,6900-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,540$132,385$177,460$47,400$57,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,845$85,920$0$10,350
Total Invoice$88,457$134,277$175,216$44,149$54,285
Adjustments for Features-3,204-10,916-9,9550-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,253$123,361$165,261$44,149$53,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,108$80,008$0$9,624

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

Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS550S600S65 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Night vision $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
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
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Total Value of Features$8,630$16,905$15,880$5,190$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$11,715$10,690$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,204-10,916-9,9550-512

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20072012
ModelS-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length205.0 in185.2 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested387571%
Total Not Requested161529%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested104037%

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