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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: $47,400

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $15,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,149

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $14,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $51,120 $57,960
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $47,542 $53,903
Sport Package 750      
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Wood trim 350      
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     3,400 3,400
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Sport Package 697      
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669
Wood trim 325      
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,162 3,162
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Options (change) 14,025 10,125 10,910 10,910
Options (change) 13,047 9,420 10,147 10,147
Destination 875 875 905 905
Total Price $47,400 $58,300 $62,935 $69,775
Total Invoice $44,149 $54,285 $58,594 $64,955

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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 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,010
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4333hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,400$58,300$62,935$69,775
Adjustments for Features0-800-3,690-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,400$57,500$59,245$65,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$6,440
Total Invoice$44,149$54,285$58,594$64,955
Adjustments for Features0-745-3,435-3,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,149$53,540$55,159$61,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,391$0$5,989

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

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
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  
Headlight washers  $50$50
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
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,875$7,765$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$3,690$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-3,435-3,807

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

Model Year20122013
ModelA4 / S4E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length185.2 in185.0 in
Width71.9 in70.3 in
Height56.2 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested431579%
Total Not Requested117521%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested174077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested174077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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