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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Lowest Total Price: $59,600

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $36,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,494

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $33,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE55S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $47,100
Base Invoice $76,074 $43,804
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 3,650  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Proximity key 1,080  
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Prestige Package   6,300
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Wood trim   500
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 3,395  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892 1,954
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Proximity key 1,004  
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Prestige Package   5,859
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Wood trim   466
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 11,355 11,625
Options (change) 10,560 10,815
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $95,630 $59,600
Total Invoice $89,109 $55,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,846
Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE55S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$95,630$59,600
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,805$59,600
Total Invoice$89,109$55,494
Adjustments for Features-7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,340$55,494

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

Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE55S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,990$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7690

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

Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length189.7 in185.2 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height57.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested121543%

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