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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: $46,950

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $18,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,724

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Sport Package 1,450 1,450 0    
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350      
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100      
Navigation system 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720  
Wood trim 400 400      
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Rear Seat Package     440 440  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,450 2,550
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Sport Package 1,348 1,348 0    
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119      
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466      
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953      
Navigation system 2,326 2,326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669  
Wood trim 373 373      
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Rear Seat Package     409 409  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 4,139 2,372
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Options (change) 15,125 11,125 13,950 12,780 9,720
Options (change) 14,069 10,353 12,974 11,886 9,041
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $46,950 $52,350 $65,315 $73,445 $99,495
Total Invoice $43,724 $48,750 $60,805 $68,366 $92,593

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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: $14,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,739
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,950$52,350$65,315$73,445$99,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,590-5,590-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,950$50,650$61,725$67,855$93,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$6,130$31,905
Total Invoice$43,724$48,750$60,805$68,366$92,593
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-3,342-5,203-5,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,724$47,167$57,463$63,163$87,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$5,700$29,672

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

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
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   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,790$6,680$8,680$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,590$5,590$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-3,342-5,203-5,458

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

Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.1 in
Length185.2 in191.7 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height56.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested295070%
Total Not Requested124030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested187581%
Total Not Requested44019%

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%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested74028%

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%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

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