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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: $45,300

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $15,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,195

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $14,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
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 $52,200 $59,000
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $48,546 $54,870
Sport Package 750      
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Wood trim 350      
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500    
Lane departure warning     875 875
Premium 1 Package     3,270 3,270
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290
Special order charge     250 250
Proximity key     650 650
Sport Package 697      
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
Wood trim 325      
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466    
Lane departure warning     814 814
Premium 1 Package     3,041 3,041
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200
Special order charge     233 233
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 11,925 8,025 7,475 7,475
Options (change) 11,093 7,466 6,954 6,954
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $45,300 $56,200 $60,600 $67,400
Total Invoice $42,195 $52,331 $56,425 $62,749

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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: $12,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,236
Model Year2012201220142014
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$45,300$56,200$60,600$67,400
Adjustments for Features0-800-3,215-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,300$55,400$57,385$63,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$6,400
Total Invoice$42,195$52,331$56,425$62,749
Adjustments for Features0-745-2,994-3,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,195$51,586$53,431$59,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,391$0$5,952

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

Model Year2012201220142014
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 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
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  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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$4,475$5,275$7,690$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$3,215$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-2,994-3,366

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

Model Year20122014
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 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.3 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 headlights150No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested416576%
Total Not Requested132524%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested161576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested95079%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested161576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested95079%

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