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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: $58,270

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $5,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,824

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $5,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE300S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $46,400
Base Invoice $48,500 $42,758
Second rear spoiler 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 450
Rear side airbags 420 350
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 500
Heated second row seats 620  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Premium 1 Package 3,950  
Special order charge 250  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
AWD 2,500  
Cold Weather Package   400
Premium Package   2,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Bose 215W 10 speakers   1,000
Navigation system   1,950
Second rear spoiler 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 410
Rear side airbags 391 319
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 455
Heated second row seats 577  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Premium 1 Package 3,674  
Special order charge 233  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
AWD 2,325  
Cold Weather Package   364
Premium Package   2,639
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,172
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Obstacle detection, rear   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   455
Bose 215W 10 speakers   910
Navigation system   1,775
Options (change) 10,970 9,850
Options (change) 10,205 9,046
Destination 925 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $64,045 $58,270
Total Invoice $59,630 $53,824

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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: $235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $648
Model Year20172006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE300S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$64,045$58,270
Adjustments for Features-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,505$58,270
Total Invoice$59,630$53,824
Adjustments for Features-5,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,472$53,824

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

Model Year20172006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimE300S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Second rear spoiler$150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,155$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1580

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

Model Year20172006
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in104.3 in
Length193.8 in180.6 in
Width73.7 in69.8 in
Height57.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,792 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65020%
Total Not Requested255080%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%

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