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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: $46,950

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,724

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE350E550E63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $57,100 $87,600 $31,000 $40,400
Base Invoice $45,942 $53,103 $81,468 $28,830 $37,572
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550    
Sport Package 0 0   1,450 1,450
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
Wheel Package   0      
Prestige Package       7,350 3,350
Sunshade, rear, power       500 500
Adaptive cruise control       2,100 2,100
Navigation system       2,500 2,500
Wood trim       400 400
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372    
Sport Package 0 0   1,348 1,348
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 325 325
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
Wheel Package   0      
Prestige Package       6,835 3,119
Sunshade, rear, power       466 466
Adaptive cruise control       1,953 1,953
Navigation system       2,326 2,326
Wood trim       373 373
Options (change) 13,950 12,780 9,720 15,125 11,125
Options (change) 12,974 11,886 9,041 14,069 10,353
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $64,225 $70,755 $99,895 $46,950 $52,350
Total Invoice $59,791 $65,864 $93,084 $43,724 $48,750

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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: $13,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,748
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE350E550E63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8211hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT-8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,225$70,755$99,895$46,950$52,350
Adjustments for Features-3,565-5,265-5,6900-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,660$65,490$94,205$46,950$50,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,830$33,545$0$3,700
Total Invoice$59,791$65,864$93,084$43,724$48,750
Adjustments for Features-3,319-4,901-5,3020-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,472$60,963$87,782$43,724$47,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,491$31,310$0$3,443

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

Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE350E550E63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,305$8,005$8,430$2,740$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$5,265$5,690$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,319-4,901-5,3020-1,583

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

Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in110.6 in
Length191.7 in185.2 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187581%
Total Not Requested44019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested74028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested84048%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested295070%
Total Not Requested124030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%

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