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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: $59,550

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $41,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,450

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $38,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE63 AMGE63 AMG SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,600 $100,600 $49,200
Base Invoice $87,048 $93,558 $45,756
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850 500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030    
Prestige Package     5,900
Active rear differential     1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651 466
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888    
Prestige Package     5,488
Active rear differential     1,024
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 6,425 4,395 9,425
Options (change) 5,977 4,089 8,769
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $100,950 $105,920 $59,550
Total Invoice $93,950 $98,572 $55,450

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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: $34,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,995
Model Year201520152016
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)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$100,950$105,920$59,550
Adjustments for Features-6,990-7,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,960$98,780$59,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,820$0
Total Invoice$93,950$98,572$55,450
Adjustments for Features-6,505-6,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,445$91,927$55,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,482$0

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

Model Year201520152016
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$11,290$11,440$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,990$7,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,505-6,6450

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

Model Year20152016
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length192.1 in185.1 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,510 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested206572%
Total Not Requested80028%

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