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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: $39,435 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $105,470 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,299 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $98,596 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $140,000 | $160,300 | $212,000 | $28,240 | $34,490 | $46,400 |
| Base Invoice | $130,200 | $149,079 | $197,160 | $26,043 | $31,811 | $42,758 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 3,000 | 0 | 300 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,400 | 1,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,850 | 1,050 | 2,900 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 450 | |||
| Headlight washers | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Wood trim | 400 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 1,000 | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,790 | 0 | 273 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 364 | 364 | 364 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,274 | 910 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,684 | 956 | 2,639 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,160 | 1,160 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 364 | 364 | 364 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | 410 | |||
| Headlight washers | 137 | 137 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 228 | 228 | 228 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 228 | 228 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 319 | 319 | 319 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 319 | 319 | 319 | |||
| Wood trim | 364 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 910 | |||||
| Options (change) | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 10,475 | 8,875 | 9,350 |
| Options (change) | 2,790 | 0 | 0 | 9,536 | 8,080 | 8,511 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $144,905 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $39,435 | $44,085 | $58,170 |
| Total Invoice | $134,895 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $36,299 | $40,611 | $53,689 |
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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: $94,855 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,714 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 200hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | M6 | CVT-7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 150, 10 | 150, 10 | 215, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 235/45-17 | 235/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $144,905 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $39,435 | $44,085 | $58,170 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,615 | -18,440 | -18,340 | 0 | -950 | -2,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $134,290 | $145,365 | $196,665 | $39,435 | $43,135 | $56,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,075 | $62,375 | $0 | $3,700 | $16,735 |
| Total Invoice | $134,895 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $36,299 | $40,611 | $53,689 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,882 | -17,177 | -17,074 | 0 | -875 | -1,846 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $125,013 | $135,407 | $183,091 | $36,299 | $39,736 | $51,843 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,394 | $58,078 | $0 | $3,437 | $15,544 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $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 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $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 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $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 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $13,865 | $21,690 | $21,590 | $3,250 | $4,200 | $5,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $10,615 | $18,440 | $18,340 | $0 | $950 | $2,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,882 | -17,177 | -17,074 | 0 | -875 | -1,846 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 3,550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 30% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4
| 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% |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
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