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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: $46,075

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $47,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,915

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $44,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $33,017 $45,012
Premium II Package 2,030          
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Sport Package         1,000  
Premium Plus Package         2,100  
Prestige Package         5,300 5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Rear side airbags         350 350
Wood trim         350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000
Wood trim, alternative type           1,100
Premium II Package 1,888          
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Sport Package         930  
Premium Plus Package         1,954  
Prestige Package         4,928 5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)         511 511
Rear side airbags         325 325
Wood trim         325  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           930
Wood trim, alternative type           1,024
Options (change) 2,455 425 425 425 9,650 8,900
Options (change) 2,283 395 395 395 8,973 8,278
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $93,680 $135,650 $151,750 $203,250 $46,075 $58,225
Total Invoice $87,254 $126,426 $141,399 $189,294 $42,915 $54,215

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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: $44,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,182
Model Year200920092009200920152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$93,680$135,650$151,750$203,250$46,075$58,225
Adjustments for Features-3,390-7,840-13,240-13,1650-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,290$127,810$138,510$190,085$46,075$56,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,520$48,220$99,795$0$10,750
Total Invoice$87,254$126,426$141,399$189,294$42,915$54,215
Adjustments for Features-3,157-7,307-12,337-12,2610-1,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,097$119,119$129,062$177,033$42,915$52,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,022$44,965$92,936$0$9,996

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

Model Year200920092009200920152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$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  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$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$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$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 
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$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 $250
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$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$8,530$12,980$18,380$18,305$5,140$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$7,840$13,240$13,165$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,157-7,307-12,337-12,2610-1,304

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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 Year20092015
ModelS-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length205.0 in185.1 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,510 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested97567%
Total Not Requested47533%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested66527%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested66527%

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