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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: $47,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $50,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,912

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $47,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $31,450 $45,900
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $29,249 $42,687
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950        
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750 750          
Sport Package             1,450  
Prestige Package             8,700 6,100
Driver Assist Package             900 900
Sunshade, rear, power             500 500
Adaptive cruise control             2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)             475 475
Rear side airbags             350 350
Wood trim             400 500
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744        
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698 698          
Sport Package             1,349  
Prestige Package             8,092 5,674
Driver Assist Package             837 837
Sunshade, rear, power             466 466
Adaptive cruise control             1,954 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)             443 443
Rear side airbags             325 325
Wood trim             372 466
Options (change) 3,650 3,700 3,700 2,950 0 0 14,875 10,925
Options (change) 3,395 3,442 3,442 2,744 0 0 13,838 10,165
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $97,905 $98,605 $100,605 $144,855 $163,805 $215,005 $47,150 $57,650
Total Invoice $91,186 $91,837 $93,697 $134,849 $152,584 $200,165 $43,912 $53,677

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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: $42,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,389
Model Year20132013201320132013201320102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$97,905$98,605$100,605$144,855$163,805$215,005$47,150$57,650
Adjustments for Features-7,465-9,165-7,415-11,040-16,590-16,5900-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,440$89,440$93,190$133,815$147,215$198,415$47,150$56,650
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,750$44,375$57,775$108,975$0$9,500
Total Invoice$91,186$91,837$93,697$134,849$152,584$200,165$43,912$53,677
Adjustments for Features-6,953-8,536-6,906-10,277-15,454-15,4450-931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,233$83,301$86,791$124,572$137,130$184,720$43,912$52,746
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,490$41,271$53,829$101,419$0$8,834

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

Model Year20132013201320132013201320102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100 
6-speed manual       $150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0  
AWD $1700     $1700
FWD      $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control      $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel    $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row      $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Night vision    $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$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$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive      $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats      $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$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$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats    $150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$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$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000     
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100    
Total Value of Features$11,780$13,480$11,730$15,355$20,905$20,905$4,315$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,465$9,165$7,415$11,040$16,590$16,590$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,953-8,536-6,906-10,277-15,454-15,4450-931

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

Model Year20132010
ModelS-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in185.2 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,591 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested340080%
Total Not Requested84020%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested165066%
Total Not Requested84034%

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