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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: $44,550

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $36,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,496

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $33,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimAMG E43AMG E63 SA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,600 $104,400 $32,300 $47,100
Base Invoice $66,588 $97,092 $30,040 $43,804
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,370      
Rear side airbags 670 670 350 350
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760    
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850   500
Front sport buckets   2,500    
Prestige Package     8,600 6,300
Sport Package     1,450  
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Active rear differential       1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,274      
Rear side airbags 623 623 325 325
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707    
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651   466
Front sport buckets   2,325    
Prestige Package     7,998 5,859
Sport Package     1,349  
Blind spot warning system     466 466
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 7,990 7,500 11,375 9,225
Options (change) 7,432 6,976 10,581 8,583
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $80,585 $112,895 $44,550 $57,200
Total Invoice $75,015 $105,063 $41,496 $53,262

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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: $27,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,569
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimAMG E43AMG E63 SA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine396hp V6603hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT9T9CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$80,585$112,895$44,550$57,200
Adjustments for Features-8,540-9,5400-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,045$103,355$44,550$55,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,310$0$11,050
Total Invoice$75,015$105,063$41,496$53,262
Adjustments for Features-7,950-8,8780-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,065$96,185$41,496$51,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,120$0$10,276

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

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimAMG E43AMG E63 SA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Drift mode $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$11,690$12,690$3,150$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,540$9,540$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,950-8,8780-1,490

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

Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in110.6 in
Length193.8 in185.2 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height57.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested421582%
Total Not Requested92518%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201571%
Total Not Requested82529%

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