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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: $44,132 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,916 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $40,758 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $94,400 | $94,400 | $141,450 | $160,500 | $222,000 | $32,300 | $47,100 |
| Base Invoice | $87,792 | $87,792 | $131,549 | $149,265 | $206,460 | $30,040 | $43,804 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 4,650 | 3,700 | 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 | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 4,325 | 3,441 | 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) | 0 | 0 | 4,650 | 0 | 3,700 | 13,975 | 10,725 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 4,325 | 0 | 3,441 | 13,001 | 9,979 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $95,325 | $91,282 | $147,025 | $163,125 | $228,725 | $47,150 | $58,700 |
| Total Invoice | $88,717 | $84,674 | $136,799 | $151,890 | $212,926 | $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: $38,102 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,165 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $95,325 | $91,282 | $147,025 | $163,125 | $228,725 | $47,150 | $58,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,705 | -6,030 | -11,080 | -23,530 | -24,230 | 0 | -1,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $89,620 | $85,252 | $135,945 | $139,595 | $204,495 | $47,150 | $57,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,368 | $0 | $50,693 | $54,343 | $119,243 | $0 | $10,450 |
| Total Invoice | $88,717 | $84,674 | $136,799 | $151,890 | $212,926 | $43,916 | $54,658 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,310 | -5,593 | -10,309 | -21,909 | -22,556 | 0 | -1,024 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $83,407 | $79,081 | $126,490 | $129,981 | $190,370 | $43,916 | $53,634 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,326 | $0 | $47,409 | $50,900 | $111,289 | $0 | $9,718 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| 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 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||||||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $12,380 | $12,705 | $17,755 | $30,205 | $30,905 | $6,675 | $7,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,705 | $6,030 | $11,080 | $23,530 | $24,230 | $0 | $1,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,310 | -5,593 | -10,309 | -21,909 | -22,556 | 0 | -1,024 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2015 | 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 | 74.8 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,774 lb. | 3,591 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3915 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 24% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| 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? |
| 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 |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2015 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 29% |
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