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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: $57,270

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $25,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG E53AMG E63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,800 $107,350 $46,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 450
Rear side airbags 670 670 350
Heated second row seats 580 580  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,370    
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850 300
Front sport buckets   2,500  
Premium Package     2,900
Cold Weather Package     400
Tire-pressure monitor     250
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Bluetooth cell phone link     500
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000
Navigation system     1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 410
Rear side airbags 623 623 319
Heated second row seats 539 539  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,274    
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651 273
Front sport buckets   2,325  
Premium Package     2,639
Cold Weather Package     364
Tire-pressure monitor     228
Obstacle detection, rear     319
Bluetooth cell phone link     455
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910
Navigation system     1,775
Options (change) 7,810 7,320 8,450
Options (change) 7,264 6,808 7,692
Destination 995 995 720
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $82,605 $115,665 $57,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,724
Model Year202020202006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG E53AMG E63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine429hp I6 H603hp V8340hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$82,605$115,665$57,270
Adjustments for Features-8,740-9,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,865$105,925$57,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,060$0

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

Model Year202020202006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG E53AMG E63 SS4
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,405$13,405$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,740$9,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-874-6570

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

Model Year20202006
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 Weight4,135 lb.3,550 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
Audi A4 / S4 S4

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 headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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