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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: $61,730

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $37,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,481

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $34,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $51,400
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $47,802
Rear Seat Package 2,950 2,950      
Premium II Package 2,030        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 950  
Sunshades, second row, power 720        
Warm Weather Package         950
Cold Weather Package         500
Prestige Package         4,400
S Sport Package         2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Cargo net         80
Rear side airbags         350
Rear Seat Package 2,744 2,744      
Premium II Package 1,888        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 884  
Sunshades, second row, power 670        
Warm Weather Package         884
Cold Weather Package         466
Prestige Package         4,092
S Sport Package         2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Cargo net         74
Rear side airbags         326
Options (change) 7,545 4,795 1,375 1,845 9,355
Options (change) 7,018 4,460 1,279 1,716 8,704
Destination 875 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $98,770 $140,020 $152,700 $204,670 $61,730
Total Invoice $91,989 $130,491 $142,283 $190,615 $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 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,999
Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12354hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$98,770$140,020$152,700$204,670$61,730
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-8,325-8,350-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,770$135,795$144,375$196,320$59,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,025$45,605$97,550$0
Total Invoice$91,989$130,491$142,283$190,615$57,481
Adjustments for Features0-3,937-7,757-7,777-2,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,989$126,554$134,526$182,838$54,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,565$42,537$90,849$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr 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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
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 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
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 dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
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 second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
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$150$150 
Metal pedals $75  $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$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$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$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)    $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
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$9,665$13,890$17,990$18,015$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225$8,325$8,350$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,937-7,757-7,777-2,491

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

Model Year20092018
ModelS-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.0 in
Length205.0 in186.1 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested87537%
Total Not Requested151563%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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