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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: $52,950

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $6,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,306

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $6,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelA4 / S4E-ClassE-Class
TrimS4 3.0TE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $43,990 $48,500 $67,332
Navigation Package 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
7-speed automated manual 1,400    
Rearview camera   300  
Satellite radio   460  
Heated front seats   750  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,500  
Wood trim     0
Navigation Package 1,860    
Obstacle detection, rear 511    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670 670
Rear side airbags 325 391 391
7-speed automated manual 1,302    
Rearview camera   279  
Satellite radio   428  
Heated front seats   698  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,325  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 4,775 6,770 1,140
Options (change) 4,441 6,298 1,061
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $52,950 $59,845 $74,465
Total Invoice $49,306 $55,723 $69,318

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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: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,261
Model Year201220172017
ModelA4 / S4E-ClassE-Class
TrimS4 3.0TE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionS7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$52,950$59,845$74,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,950$57,530$66,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,245
Total Invoice$49,306$55,723$69,318
Adjustments for Features0-2,156-7,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,306$53,567$62,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,593

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

Model Year201220172017
ModelA4 / S4E-ClassE-Class
TrimS4 3.0TE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,850$8,165$13,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,156-7,158

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

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,637 lb.3,792 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 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

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%

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