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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: $59,070

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $85,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,002

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $79,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $47,600
Base Invoice $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $44,268
Carbon fiber trim 3,000   0 500
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
Carbon fiber trim 2,790   0 466
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) 3,000 0 0 10,575
Options (change) 2,790 0 0 9,839
Destination 905 905 905 895
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $144,905 $163,805 $215,005 $59,070
Total Invoice $134,895 $152,584 $200,165 $55,002

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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: $78,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,409
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12333hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 151200, 15505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$144,905$163,805$215,005$59,070
Adjustments for Features-6,965-14,615-14,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,940$149,190$200,490$59,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$62,550$0
Total Invoice$134,895$152,584$200,165$55,002
Adjustments for Features-6,484-13,614-13,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,411$138,970$186,652$55,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,559$58,241$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure prevention $150$150 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Night vision $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $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
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer$100 $100 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 
Massage, second row seats $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150$150 
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$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 recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood trim $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$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$13,430$21,080$20,980$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,965$14,615$14,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,484-13,614-13,5130

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

Model Year20132013
ModelS-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in185.1 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,631 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested101533%

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