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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: $45,400

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $24,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,287

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $22,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $47,100 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $30,040 $43,804 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Prestige Package 8,600 6,300      
Sport Package 1,450   0    
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Wood trim 350 500   0 0
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 670 670
Active rear differential   1,100      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     760 760 760
Sunshades, second row     380    
Premium 2 Package     5,900    
Special order charge     250    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Front sport buckets         2,500
Prestige Package 7,998 5,859      
Sport Package 1,349   0    
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670 670
Wood trim 325 466   0 0
Blind spot warning system 466 466      
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 623 623
Active rear differential   1,024      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     707 707 707
Sunshades, second row     291    
Premium 2 Package     5,487    
Special order charge     233    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Front sport buckets         2,325
Options (change) 12,225 9,725 10,050 5,140 4,650
Options (change) 11,372 9,049 9,286 4,781 4,325
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $45,400 $57,700 $69,945 $77,735 $110,045
Total Invoice $42,287 $53,728 $65,058 $72,364 $102,412

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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: $17,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,386
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$45,400$57,700$69,945$77,735$110,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-6,865-8,090-9,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,400$56,200$63,080$69,645$100,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,800$0$6,565$37,875
Total Invoice$42,287$53,728$65,058$72,364$102,412
Adjustments for Features0-1,397-6,385-7,531-8,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,287$52,331$58,673$64,833$93,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,044$0$6,160$35,280

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

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200  
Ionizing air filtration  $50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights  $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $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$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,900$10,265$11,490$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$6,865$8,090$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,397-6,385-7,531-8,459

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

Model Year20112018
ModelA4 / S4E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in115.7 in
Length185.2 in193.8 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested421582%
Total Not Requested92518%
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 seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201571%
Total Not Requested82529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested157538%
Total Not Requested255062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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