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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: $62,750

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $41,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,424

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $38,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4E-Class
TrimS4 3.0TE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $88,900
Base Invoice $43,990 $82,677
Sunshade, rear, power 500  
Prestige Package 6,700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Audi Drive Select Package 3,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350 420
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Sunshades, second row   380
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Sunshade, rear, power 466  
Prestige Package 6,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Audi Drive Select Package 3,673  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325 391
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,651
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Sunshades, second row   353
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 14,575 14,600
Options (change) 13,559 13,580
Destination 875 875
Total Price $62,750 $104,375
Total Invoice $58,424 $97,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,181
Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4E-Class
TrimS4 3.0TE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$62,750$104,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,750$101,660
Total Invoice$58,424$97,132
Adjustments for Features0-2,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,424$94,605

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

Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4E-Class
TrimS4 3.0TE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,527

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

Model Year20122012
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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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