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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: $41,200

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $46,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,383

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $43,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,900 $49,200 $81,800
Base Invoice $33,388 $45,756 $76,074
Premium Plus Package 2,100    
Sport Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Wood trim 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100  
Lighting Package     990
Satellite radio     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Proximity key     1,080
Premium Plus Package 1,954    
Sport Package 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Wood trim 325    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024  
Lighting Package     921
Satellite radio     465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 4,375 3,025 3,495
Options (change) 4,070 2,815 3,250
Destination 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $41,200 $53,150 $87,770
Total Invoice $38,383 $49,496 $81,799

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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: $44,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,585
Model Year201620162006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$41,200$53,150$87,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,200$52,000$85,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,800$0
Total Invoice$38,383$49,496$81,799
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-1,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,383$48,425$79,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,042$0

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

Model Year201620162006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4E-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,150$4,300$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-1,831

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

Model Year20162006
ModelA4 / S4E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length185.1 in189.7 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height56.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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