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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.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,580 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $43,020 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,971 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $40,063 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $85,750 | $139,900 | $181,500 | $40,500 | $51,400 |
| Base Invoice | $79,748 | $130,107 | $168,795 | $37,666 | $47,802 |
| Premium II Package | 2,850 | ||||
| Rear Seat Package | 2,900 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 700 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 450 | 450 | |||
| Rearview camera | 750 | ||||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 520 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,200 | ||||
| Sport Plus Package | 3,400 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | |||
| Warm Weather Package | 950 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 4,400 | ||||
| S Sport Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 2,651 | ||||
| Rear Seat Package | 2,697 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 651 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 419 | 419 | |||
| Rearview camera | 698 | ||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 484 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,790 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,976 | ||||
| Sport Plus Package | 3,162 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 326 | 326 | |||
| Cargo net | 74 | 74 | |||
| Warm Weather Package | 884 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 4,092 | ||||
| S Sport Package | 2,326 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,075 | 425 | 1,395 | 11,105 | 9,355 |
| Options (change) | 7,511 | 395 | 1,298 | 10,330 | 8,704 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 975 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $95,600 | $144,100 | $186,270 | $52,580 | $61,730 |
| Total Invoice | $89,034 | $134,277 | $173,468 | $48,971 | $57,481 |
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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: $44,695 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,623 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $95,600 | $144,100 | $186,270 | $52,580 | $61,730 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,775 | -5,950 | -1,675 | -3,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $95,600 | $136,325 | $180,320 | $50,905 | $58,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $40,725 | $84,720 | $0 | $7,350 |
| Total Invoice | $89,034 | $134,277 | $173,468 | $48,971 | $57,481 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,245 | -5,541 | -1,560 | -3,236 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $89,034 | $127,032 | $167,927 | $47,411 | $54,245 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,998 | $78,893 | $0 | $6,834 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $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 | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $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 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $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 | ||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $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 | $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 | $75 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $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 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $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 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,515 | $17,290 | $15,465 | $11,190 | $12,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,775 | $5,950 | $1,675 | $3,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,245 | -5,541 | -1,560 | -3,236 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 55% |
| Sport Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 245/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 57% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1515 | 63% |
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
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