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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: $52,000

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $42,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,431

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $39,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $79,329 $37,666 $47,802
Premium II Package 1,910    
Premium I Package 1,710    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120    
iPod integration 425    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Sunshades, second row 350    
Sport Plus Package   3,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Premium Plus Package   3,200  
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000 2,600
Rear side airbags   350 350
Warm Weather Package     950
S Sport Package     2,500
Premium II Package 1,777    
Premium I Package 1,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042    
iPod integration 395    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Sunshades, second row 326    
Sport Plus Package   3,162  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Premium Plus Package   2,976  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790 2,418
Rear side airbags   326 326
Warm Weather Package     884
S Sport Package     2,326
Options (change) 6,025 10,525 6,975
Options (change) 5,604 9,790 6,490
Destination 875 975 975
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $94,300 $52,000 $59,350
Total Invoice $87,908 $48,431 $55,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,712
Model Year200820182018
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$94,300$52,000$59,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,300$49,600$56,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800
Total Invoice$87,908$48,431$55,267
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-2,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,908$46,196$52,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,324

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,115$9,515$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,235-2,747

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

Model Year20082018
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.0 in
Length191.0 in186.1 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height58.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140054%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested157545%
Total Not Requested190055%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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