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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: $19,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,724

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800 $31,000 $40,400
Base Invoice $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514 $28,830 $37,572
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000 4,450      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Sport Package 0       1,450 1,450
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   475 475
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
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720 4,139      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279      
Sport Package 0       1,348 1,348
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325 325
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669   443 443
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) 14,200 14,200 13,030 4,970 15,125 11,125
Options (change) 13,224 13,224 12,136 4,640 14,069 10,353
Destination 905 905 905 905 825 825
Total Price $66,105 $70,905 $74,335 $95,675 $46,950 $52,350
Total Invoice $61,559 $66,023 $69,213 $89,059 $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: $15,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,096
Model Year201320132013201320092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8211hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$66,105$70,905$74,335$95,675$46,950$52,350
Adjustments for Features-4,015-4,015-6,015-6,2900-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,090$66,890$68,320$89,385$46,950$50,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$6,230$27,295$0$3,700
Total Invoice$61,559$66,023$69,213$89,059$43,724$48,750
Adjustments for Features-3,739-3,739-5,601-5,8550-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,820$62,284$63,612$83,204$43,724$47,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,464$5,792$25,384$0$3,443

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

Model Year201320132013201320092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700  $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$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$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$150  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,255$7,255$9,255$9,530$3,240$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$4,015$6,015$6,290$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,739-3,739-5,601-5,8550-1,583

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

Model Year20132009
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

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested59024%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested59024%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested187568%
Total Not Requested89032%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
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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