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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: $58,225

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $8,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,215

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $8,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA4 / S4E-Class (2-door)
TrimS4 3.0TE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,400 $56,590
Base Invoice $45,012 $52,629
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Rear side airbags 350 420
6-speed manual 0  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Lane departure warning   850
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
Rear side airbags 325 391
6-speed manual 0  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Lane departure warning   791
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 8,900 9,410
Options (change) 8,278 8,752
Destination 925 875
Total Price $58,225 $66,875
Total Invoice $54,215 $62,256

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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 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,747
Model Year20152012
ModelA4 / S4E-Class (2-door)
TrimS4 3.0TE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine333hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$58,225$66,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,225$65,485
Total Invoice$54,215$62,256
Adjustments for Features0-1,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,215$60,962

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA4 / S4E-Class (2-door)
TrimS4 3.0TE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,294

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA4 / S4E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length185.1 in185.0 in
Width71.9 in70.3 in
Height56.2 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.3,773 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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested189077%
Total Not Requested57523%

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%
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 lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%

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