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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: $47,150 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $100,705 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,916 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $93,723 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $140,000 | $160,300 | $212,000 | $32,300 | $47,100 |
| Base Invoice | $130,200 | $149,079 | $197,160 | $30,040 | $43,804 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 3,000 | 0 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | 2,100 | |||
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | 6,300 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,450 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,790 | 0 | 466 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,954 | 1,954 | |||
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | 5,859 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | 466 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,349 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 466 | 466 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,950 | 0 | 0 | 13,975 | 10,725 |
| Options (change) | 5,534 | 0 | 0 | 13,001 | 9,979 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $147,855 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $47,150 | $58,700 |
| Total Invoice | $137,639 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $43,916 | $54,658 |
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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: $89,615 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,399 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 245/45-17 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $147,855 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $47,150 | $58,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,090 | -16,740 | -16,640 | 0 | -1,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $136,765 | $147,065 | $198,365 | $47,150 | $57,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,300 | $61,600 | $0 | $10,450 |
| Total Invoice | $137,639 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $43,916 | $54,658 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,324 | -15,593 | -15,491 | 0 | -1,024 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $127,315 | $136,991 | $184,674 | $43,916 | $53,634 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,676 | $57,359 | $0 | $9,718 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| 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 | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $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 | $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 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $15,505 | $21,155 | $21,055 | $4,415 | $5,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,090 | $16,740 | $16,640 | $0 | $1,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,324 | -15,593 | -15,491 | 0 | -1,024 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 185.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 3,591 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.5 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 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% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 3900 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 1240 | 24% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 30% |
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