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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: $57,270

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,870

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $4,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE350E550E63 AMGS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $57,100 $87,600 $46,400
Base Invoice $45,942 $53,103 $81,468 $42,758
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550  
Sport Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   450
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 350
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Wheel Package   0    
Carbon fiber trim     2,850 300
Premium Package       2,900
Sunshade, rear, power       400
Tire-pressure monitor       250
Bluetooth cell phone link       500
Bose 215W 10 speakers       1,000
Navigation system       1,950
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372  
Sport Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   410
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 319
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 319
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Wheel Package   0    
Carbon fiber trim     2,651 273
Premium Package       2,639
Sunshade, rear, power       364
Tire-pressure monitor       228
Bluetooth cell phone link       455
Bose 215W 10 speakers       910
Navigation system       1,775
Options (change) 11,300 10,130 9,620 8,450
Options (change) 10,509 9,421 8,948 7,692
Destination 875 875 875 720
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 1,700
Total Price $61,575 $68,105 $99,795 $57,270
Total Invoice $57,326 $63,399 $92,991 $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 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,021
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE350E550E63 AMGS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8340hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$61,575$68,105$99,795$57,270
Adjustments for Features-2,615-4,415-4,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,960$63,690$95,330$57,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,730$36,370$0
Total Invoice$57,326$63,399$92,991$52,870
Adjustments for Features-2,435-4,110-4,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,891$59,289$88,830$52,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,398$33,939$0

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

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE350E550E63 AMGS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,680$7,480$7,530$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$4,415$4,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,435-4,110-4,1610

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

Model Year20112006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in104.3 in
Length191.7 in180.6 in
Width73.0 in69.8 in
Height57.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested109047%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested139053%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested114066%

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 headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

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