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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: $46,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $15,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,499

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $14,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Sport Package 750        
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100      
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720  
Carbon fiber trim   500     2,500
Premium 2 Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium 1 Package     3,950 4,400 2,500
Driver Assistance Package     2,900 2,900 2,900
Rear Seat Package     430 430  
Leather seating surfaces     1,590    
Obstacle detection, rear     950 950 950
Sport Package 697        
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954      
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669  
Carbon fiber trim   466     2,325
Premium 2 Package     2,232 2,232 2,232
Premium 1 Package     3,674 4,092 2,325
Driver Assistance Package     2,697 2,697 2,697
Rear Seat Package     400 400  
Leather seating surfaces     1,479    
Obstacle detection, rear     884 884 884
Options (change) 13,325 10,275 12,940 11,800 11,250
Options (change) 12,397 9,561 12,035 10,974 10,463
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,700 $58,450 $62,415 $68,975 $99,575
Total Invoice $43,499 $54,426 $58,108 $64,208 $92,786

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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: $12,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,732
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
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)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$46,700$58,450$62,415$68,975$99,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,090-4,790-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,700$57,350$59,325$64,185$94,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0$4,860$35,135
Total Invoice$43,499$54,426$58,108$64,208$92,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,024-2,877-4,459-4,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,499$53,402$55,231$59,749$88,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,903$0$4,518$32,789

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

Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$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
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
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
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Carbon fiber trim $200  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$4,150$6,140$7,840$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,090$4,790$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024-2,877-4,459-4,766

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

Model Year20122010
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?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested431579%
Total Not Requested117521%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
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 key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

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