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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: $38,135

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $60,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,116

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $56,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,700 $28,240 $34,490 $46,400
Base Invoice $81,561 $26,043 $31,811 $42,758
Premium II Package 1,930      
Premium I Package 2,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 350 350 350
Sunshades, second row 360      
Carbon fiber trim 2,500     300
Technology Package   1,275 1,275  
Sunroof   1,400 1,000  
Premium Package   1,850 1,050 2,900
Sunshade, rear, power   400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450 450
Headlight washers   150 150  
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Bose 215W 10 speakers       1,000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Premium II Package 1,795      
Premium I Package 1,953      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 319 319 319
Sunshades, second row 335      
Carbon fiber trim 2,325     273
Technology Package   1,160 1,160  
Sunroof   1,274 910  
Premium Package   1,684 956 2,639
Sunshade, rear, power   364 364 364
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410 410
Headlight washers   137 137  
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)   228 228  
Bluetooth cell phone link   455 455 455
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775
Rear side airbags   319 319 319
Bose 215W 10 speakers       910
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 8,030 9,175 7,975 8,450
Options (change) 7,468 8,353 7,261 7,692
Destination 875 720 720 720
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 1,700
Total Price $98,705 $38,135 $43,185 $57,270
Total Invoice $92,004 $35,116 $39,792 $52,870

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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: $55,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,715
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT7M6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$98,705$38,135$43,185$57,270
Adjustments for Features-5,5500-1,150-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,155$38,135$42,035$55,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$16,935
Total Invoice$92,004$35,116$39,792$52,870
Adjustments for Features-5,1730-1,060-2,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,831$35,116$38,732$50,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,616$15,723

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

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$50   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $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  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,415$1,865$3,015$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,550$0$1,150$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1730-1,060-2,031

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

Model Year20092006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length191.0 in180.6 in
Width71.7 in69.8 in
Height58.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested82559%
Total Not Requested57541%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested105067%
Total Not Requested52533%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested185087%
Total Not Requested27513%

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