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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: $56,920

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,551

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $3,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelA4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimS4E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,400 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $42,758 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Premium Package 2,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 720 720  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500      
Bose 215W 10 speakers 1,000      
Tire-pressure monitor 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 950 950 950
Navigation system 1,950      
Sunshade, rear, power 400      
Carbon fiber trim 300     2,500
Premium 2 Package   2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium 1 Package   3,950 4,400 2,500
Rear Seat Package   430 430  
Leather seating surfaces   1,590    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Premium Package 2,639      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 669 669  
Bluetooth cell phone link 455      
Bose 215W 10 speakers 910      
Tire-pressure monitor 228      
Obstacle detection, rear 319 884 884 884
Navigation system 1,775      
Sunshade, rear, power 364      
Carbon fiber trim 273     2,325
Premium 2 Package   2,232 2,232 2,232
Premium 1 Package   3,674 4,092 2,325
Rear Seat Package   400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   1,479    
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Options (change) 8,100 10,340 9,200 8,350
Options (change) 7,373 9,617 8,556 7,766
Destination 720 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 1,700
Total Price $56,920 $59,815 $66,375 $96,675
Total Invoice $52,551 $55,690 $61,790 $90,089

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $821
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelA4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimS4E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$56,920$59,815$66,375$96,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,490-4,290-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,920$57,325$62,085$92,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760$35,010
Total Invoice$52,551$55,690$61,790$90,089
Adjustments for Features0-2,318-3,994-4,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,551$53,372$57,796$86,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,424$32,673

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

Model Year2006201020102010
ModelA4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimS4E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,190$5,680$7,480$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490$4,290$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,318-3,994-4,044

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

Model Year20062010
ModelA4 / S4E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.1 in
Length180.6 in191.7 in
Width69.8 in73.0 in
Height56.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.9 ft3

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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 headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested109047%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested139053%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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