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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: $62,850

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $89,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,027

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $82,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGS4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,000 $212,000 $50,200
Base Invoice $130,200 $197,160 $47,188
Driver Assistance Package 2,950   1,800
Rear Seat Package 3,040    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350    
Carbon fiber trim 3,000 0 500
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
Driver Assistance Package 2,744   1,674
Rear Seat Package 2,827    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256    
Carbon fiber trim 2,790 0 466
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) 10,340 0 11,655
Options (change) 9,617 0 10,844
Destination 905 905 995
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100 0
Total Price $152,245 $215,005 $62,850
Total Invoice $141,722 $200,165 $59,027

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,833
Model Year201320132019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGS4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8621hp V12349hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 15755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$152,245$215,005$62,850
Adjustments for Features-2,000-6,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$150,245$208,755$62,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$58,510$0
Total Invoice$141,722$200,165$59,027
Adjustments for Features-1,862-5,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$139,860$194,346$59,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$54,486$0

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

Model Year201320132019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassA4 / S4
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGS4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Night vision $1750 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Turn assist  $25
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Total Value of Features$14,690$18,940$12,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$6,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,862-5,8190

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

Model Year20132019
ModelS-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.0 in
Length206.5 in186.1 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,631 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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

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 wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested87537%
Total Not Requested151563%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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