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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,285

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $53,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,252

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $49,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $81,800
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $76,074
Sunroof 1,400 1,000    
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900 3,650
Technology Package 1,275 1,275    
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450  
Wood trim 400      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500 925
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 1,100
Headlight washers 150 150    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000  
Lighting Package       990
Satellite radio       500
Sunroof 1,274 910    
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639 3,395
Technology Package 1,160 1,160    
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 364  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410  
Wood trim 364      
Rear side airbags 319 319 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455 860
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 1,023
Headlight washers 137 137    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228 228    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910  
Lighting Package       921
Satellite radio       465
Options (change) 9,325 7,725 7,900 7,165
Options (change) 8,489 7,033 7,191 6,664
Destination 720 720 720 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 1,700
Total Price $38,285 $42,935 $56,720 $91,440
Total Invoice $35,252 $39,564 $52,369 $85,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,348
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,285$42,935$56,720$91,440
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,100-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$41,985$54,620$86,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$16,335$0
Total Invoice$35,252$39,564$52,369$85,213
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,939-4,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,252$38,689$50,430$80,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,437$15,178$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,615$2,565$3,715$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,100$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-1,939-4,613

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelA4 / S4E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length180.6 in189.7 in
Width69.8 in71.7 in
Height56.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105067%
Total Not Requested52533%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested185087%
Total Not Requested27513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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