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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: $60,650

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $40,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,470

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $37,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelA4 / S4E-ClassE-Class
TrimS4 3.0TE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $93,600 $100,600
Base Invoice $43,990 $87,048 $93,558
Prestige Package 6,700    
Sunshade, rear, power 500    
Audi Drive Select Package 3,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850 2,850
Lane departure warning   875 875
Special order charge   250 250
Sunshades, second row   380 380
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030  
Prestige Package 6,232    
Sunshade, rear, power 466    
Audi Drive Select Package 3,673    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Rear side airbags 325 391 391
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,651 2,651
Lane departure warning   814 814
Special order charge   233 233
Sunshades, second row   353 353
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888  
Options (change) 12,475 6,805 4,775
Options (change) 11,605 6,330 4,442
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $60,650 $101,330 $106,300
Total Invoice $56,470 $94,303 $98,925

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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: $34,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,212
Model Year201220152015
ModelA4 / S4E-ClassE-Class
TrimS4 3.0TE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,650$101,330$106,300
Adjustments for Features0-6,040-6,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,650$95,290$100,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,820
Total Invoice$56,470$94,303$98,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,621-5,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,470$88,682$93,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,482

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

Model Year201220152015
ModelA4 / S4E-ClassE-Class
TrimS4 3.0TE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$11,315$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,040$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,621-5,761

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

Model Year20122015
ModelA4 / S4E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length185.2 in192.1 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height56.2 in57.1 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 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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