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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: $47,050

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,824

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $15,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $49,400 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $45,942 $53,103 $81,468
Sport Package 750   0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500      
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720  
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420
Carbon fiber trim   500     2,850
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
Wheel Package       0  
Sport Package 697   0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466      
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669  
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391
Carbon fiber trim   466     2,651
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
Wheel Package       0  
Options (change) 13,675 10,625 13,950 12,780 12,570
Options (change) 12,722 9,886 12,974 11,886 11,692
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $47,050 $58,800 $64,225 $70,755 $102,745
Total Invoice $43,824 $54,751 $59,791 $65,864 $95,735

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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: $13,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,695
Model Year20122012201120112011
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)245/40-18255/35-19245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$47,050$58,800$64,225$70,755$102,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,515-5,215-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,050$57,700$60,710$65,540$97,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0$4,830$36,495
Total Invoice$43,824$54,751$59,791$65,864$95,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,024-3,272-4,855-5,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,824$53,727$56,519$61,009$90,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,903$0$4,490$34,054

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

Model Year20122012201120112011
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
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 
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$0$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
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$4,025$6,440$8,140$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,515$5,215$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024-3,272-4,855-5,162

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

Model Year20122011
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
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested431579%
Total Not Requested117521%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
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%
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 alert200Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196575%
Total Not Requested65025%
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 alert200Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94054%
Total Not Requested80046%

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