Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2016 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2006

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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: $57,670

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $49,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,234

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $46,481

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Model Year20162006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG E63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $101,700 $46,400
Base Invoice $94,581 $42,758
Rear side airbags 420 350
Special order charge 250  
Heated second row seats 625  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 300
Premium Package   2,900
Cold Weather Package   400
Sunshade, rear, power   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Bose 215W 10 speakers   1,000
Navigation system   1,950
Rear side airbags 391 319
Special order charge 233  
Heated second row seats 581  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 273
Premium Package   2,639
Cold Weather Package   364
Sunshade, rear, power   364
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Obstacle detection, rear   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   455
Bose 215W 10 speakers   910
Navigation system   1,775
Options (change) 4,525 8,850
Options (change) 4,209 8,056
Destination 925 720
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $107,150 $57,670
Total Invoice $99,715 $53,234

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,371
Model Year20162006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG E63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8340hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$107,150$57,670
Adjustments for Features-8,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,435$57,670
Total Invoice$99,715$53,234
Adjustments for Features-8,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,605$53,234

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

Model Year20162006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG E63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,080$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1100

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

Model Year20162006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length192.1 in180.6 in
Width73.0 in69.8 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,550 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 Volume16.4 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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