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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,135

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $25,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,147

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $23,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimE63 AMGRS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,600 $66,910
Base Invoice $81,468 $62,227
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Sunshades, second row 380  
Premium Package   4,000
iPod integration   0
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Sunshades, second row 353  
Premium Package   3,720
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 9,620 4,350
Options (change) 8,948 4,045
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $99,795 $74,135
Total Invoice $92,991 $69,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,103
Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimE63 AMGRS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$99,795$74,135
Adjustments for Features-4,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,780$74,135
Total Invoice$92,991$69,147
Adjustments for Features-3,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,250$69,147

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimE63 AMGRS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,505$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in104.3 in
Length191.7 in180.6 in
Width73.0 in69.8 in
Height57.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,058 lb.3,957 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 E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested114066%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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