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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,550

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $11,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,721

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $10,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletE350E550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,800 $57,125 $57,720 $64,800
Base Invoice $45,385 $53,127 $53,680 $60,264
Navigation system 2,100 1,950    
Convenience Package 1,550 2,275    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Heated front seats 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 970 970
iPod integration 0 0    
Wood trim   400    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Navigation system 1,953 1,813    
Convenience Package 1,442 2,115    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669
Heated front seats 418      
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325 902 902
iPod integration 0 0    
Wood trim   373    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Options (change) 5,925 5,450 8,140 8,140
Options (change) 5,511 5,069 7,570 7,570
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $55,550 $65,100 $66,735 $73,815
Total Invoice $51,721 $60,721 $62,125 $68,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,933
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletE350E550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp V6340hp V8302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9215, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$55,550$65,100$66,735$73,815
Adjustments for Features-1,5500-3,130-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,000$65,100$63,605$70,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0$6,680
Total Invoice$51,721$60,721$62,125$68,709
Adjustments for Features-1,4430-2,914-3,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,278$60,721$59,211$65,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,443$0$6,212

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletE350E550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker$300$300  
Wind blocker, automatic  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,875$3,325$6,455$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0$3,130$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4430-2,914-3,286

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.0 in185.0 in
Width70.0 in70.3 in
Height54.8 in55.2 in
Curb Weight3,859 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.4 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.911.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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