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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: $58,570 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||
| Difference: $35,830 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $54,536 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||
| Difference: $33,388 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $89,350 | $131,350 | $147,450 | $198,950 | $47,600 |
| Base Invoice | $83,096 | $122,156 | $137,129 | $185,024 | $44,268 |
| Premium II Package | 2,030 | ||||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 720 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 6,250 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,250 | ||||
| Active rear differential | 1,250 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 1,888 | ||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 670 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 5,813 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,163 | ||||
| Active rear differential | 1,163 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,175 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 10,075 |
| Options (change) | 2,953 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 9,373 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $94,400 | $135,650 | $151,750 | $203,250 | $58,570 |
| Total Invoice | $87,924 | $126,426 | $141,399 | $189,294 | $54,536 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,265 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,930 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $94,400 | $135,650 | $151,750 | $203,250 | $58,570 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,565 | -5,790 | -11,190 | -11,115 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,835 | $129,860 | $140,560 | $192,135 | $58,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,025 | $47,725 | $99,300 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $87,924 | $126,426 | $141,399 | $189,294 | $54,536 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,458 | -5,396 | -10,427 | -10,352 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $86,466 | $121,030 | $130,972 | $178,942 | $54,536 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,564 | $44,506 | $92,476 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $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 air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $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 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| 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 | $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 | |||
| 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 instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $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 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,280 | $12,505 | $17,905 | $17,830 | $6,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,565 | $5,790 | $11,190 | $11,115 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,458 | -5,396 | -10,427 | -10,352 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 3,510 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| 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% |
| Active rear differential | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1065 | 34% |
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