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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: $58,570

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $22,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,536

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $20,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG E43AMG E63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,600 $104,400 $47,600
Base Invoice $66,588 $97,092 $44,268
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,370    
Rear side airbags 670 670 350
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850 500
Front sport buckets   2,500  
Prestige Package     6,250
Active rear differential     1,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,274    
Rear side airbags 623 623 325
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651 466
Front sport buckets   2,325  
Prestige Package     5,813
Active rear differential     1,163
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163
Options (change) 7,990 7,500 10,075
Options (change) 7,432 6,976 9,373
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $80,585 $112,895 $58,570
Total Invoice $75,015 $105,063 $54,536

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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: $16,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,112
Model Year201820182013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG E43AMG E63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine396hp V6603hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$80,585$112,895$58,570
Adjustments for Features-5,765-6,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,820$106,130$58,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,310$0
Total Invoice$75,015$105,063$54,536
Adjustments for Features-5,367-6,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,648$98,767$54,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,119$0

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

Model Year201820182013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG E43AMG E63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $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
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $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 
USB port$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$10,540$11,540$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$6,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,367-6,2960

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

Model Year20182013
ModelE-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in110.6 in
Length193.8 in185.1 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height57.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,510 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 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested216570%
Total Not Requested95030%

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