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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: $44,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $36,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,404

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $33,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TAMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $66,588 $97,092
Sport Package 750      
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Rear side airbags 350 350 670 670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950    
Carbon fiber trim   500 2,850 2,850
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     760 760
Front sport buckets       2,500
Sport Package 697      
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Rear side airbags 325 325 623 623
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673    
Carbon fiber trim   466 2,651 2,651
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     707 707
Front sport buckets       2,325
Options (change) 11,075 11,975 7,990 7,500
Options (change) 10,302 11,139 7,432 6,976
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $44,450 $60,150 $80,585 $112,895
Total Invoice $41,404 $56,004 $75,015 $105,063

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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: $27,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,847
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TAMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$44,450$60,150$80,585$112,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-8,340-9,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,450$56,850$72,245$103,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0$31,310
Total Invoice$41,404$56,004$75,015$105,063
Adjustments for Features0-3,073-7,764-8,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,404$52,931$67,251$96,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,527$0$29,120

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

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-ClassE-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TAMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350
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$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Drift mode   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$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$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$6,650$11,690$12,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$8,340$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,073-7,764-8,692

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

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,591 lb.4,035 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 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 seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 Requested441580%
Total Not Requested107520%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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