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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,125 Audi A4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $42,267 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,688 Audi A4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $39,019 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 |
| Trim | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $94,400 | $94,400 | $141,450 | $160,500 | $222,000 | $37,300 |
| Base Invoice | $87,792 | $87,792 | $131,549 | $149,265 | $206,460 | $34,690 |
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | 490 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,800 | |||||
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||||
| Sport Plus Package | 3,400 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | 456 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,534 | |||||
| Technology Package | 3,024 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 326 | |||||
| Sport Plus Package | 3,162 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,110 | 1,110 | 620 | 0 | 0 | 11,875 |
| Options (change) | 1,033 | 1,033 | 577 | 0 | 0 | 11,048 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $96,435 | $92,392 | $142,995 | $163,125 | $225,025 | $50,125 |
| Total Invoice | $89,750 | $85,707 | $133,051 | $151,890 | $209,485 | $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: $40,362 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,252 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 |
| Trim | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 252hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $96,435 | $92,392 | $142,995 | $163,125 | $225,025 | $50,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,580 | -1,905 | -6,955 | -19,105 | -19,905 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $94,855 | $90,487 | $136,040 | $144,020 | $205,120 | $50,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,368 | $0 | $45,553 | $53,533 | $114,633 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $89,750 | $85,707 | $133,051 | $151,890 | $209,485 | $46,688 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,470 | -1,767 | -6,471 | -17,789 | -18,530 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $88,280 | $83,940 | $126,580 | $134,101 | $190,955 | $46,688 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,340 | $0 | $42,640 | $50,161 | $107,015 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A4 |
| Trim | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A4 2.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $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 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $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 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player, remote | $100 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 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 | $200 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $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 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $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 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,930 | $10,255 | $15,305 | $27,455 | $28,255 | $8,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,580 | $1,905 | $6,955 | $19,105 | $19,905 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,470 | -1,767 | -6,471 | -17,789 | -18,530 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | A4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,774 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 28% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1990 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 245/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 54% |
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