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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: $60,650

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $39,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,470

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $37,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGE63 AMG SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,770 $99,770 $47,300
Base Invoice $86,276 $92,786 $43,990
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850 500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030    
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Prestige Package     6,700
Sunshade, rear, power     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233  
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651 466
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888    
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Prestige Package     6,232
Sunshade, rear, power     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 6,805 4,775 12,475
Options (change) 6,330 4,442 11,605
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $100,500 $105,470 $60,650
Total Invoice $93,531 $98,153 $56,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,278
Model Year201420142012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGE63 AMG SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8577hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$100,500$105,470$60,650
Adjustments for Features-4,065-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,435$101,305$60,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$0
Total Invoice$93,531$98,153$56,470
Adjustments for Features-3,783-3,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,748$94,277$56,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,529$0

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

Model Year201420142012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGE63 AMG SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,565$9,665$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,783-3,8760

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

Model Year20142012
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length192.1 in185.2 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.1 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 Volume16.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested184065%
Total Not Requested100035%

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