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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,125

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $46,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,688

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $43,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassA4
TrimS550S63 AMGA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $37,300
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $34,690
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515  
Heated steering wheel 490    
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Premium Plus Package     3,800
Cold Weather Package     500
Technology Package     3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Sport Plus Package     3,400
Rear side airbags     350
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409  
Heated steering wheel 456    
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Premium Plus Package     3,534
Cold Weather Package     466
Technology Package     3,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Sport Plus Package     3,162
Rear side airbags     326
Options (change) 2,625 2,135 11,875
Options (change) 2,442 1,986 11,048
Destination 925 925 950
Total Price $96,450 $142,560 $50,125
Total Invoice $89,764 $132,646 $46,688

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,722
Model Year201420142017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassA4
TrimS550S63 AMGA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$96,450$142,560$50,125
Adjustments for Features-1,455-6,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,995$136,380$50,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,385$0
Total Invoice$89,764$132,646$46,688
Adjustments for Features-1,354-5,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,410$126,896$46,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,486$0

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

Model Year201420142017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassA4
TrimS550S63 AMGA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
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 air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
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 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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,855$13,580$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$6,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,354-5,7500

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

Model Year20142017
ModelS-ClassA4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.0 in
Length206.5 in186.1 in
Width74.8 in72.5 in
Height58.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested232572%
Total Not Requested92528%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested159079%
Total Not Requested42521%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140054%

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