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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,535

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $63,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,480

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $59,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4CLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $93,550
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $87,002
Sunroof 1,400 1,000    
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900  
Technology Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450  
Wood trim 400      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 1,120
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500  
Headlight washers 150 150    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Premium Package 2       4,035
Sunroof 1,274 910    
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639  
Technology Package 1,160 1,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410  
Wood trim 364      
Rear side airbags 319 319 319  
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228  
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 1,042
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 364  
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455  
Headlight washers 137 137    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228 228    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Premium Package 2       3,753
Options (change) 9,575 7,975 8,150 5,155
Options (change) 8,717 7,261 7,419 4,795
Destination 720 720 720 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 2,600
Total Price $38,535 $43,185 $56,970 $102,180
Total Invoice $35,480 $39,792 $52,597 $95,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,568
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4CLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,535$43,185$56,970$102,180
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,100-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,535$42,235$54,870$95,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$16,335$0
Total Invoice$35,480$39,792$52,597$95,272
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,939-6,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,480$38,917$50,658$89,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,437$15,178$0

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

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4CLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Second-row low console   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $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 support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,490$2,440$3,590$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,100$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-1,939-6,224

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

Model Year20062008
ModelA4 / S4CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length180.6 in193.0 in
Width69.8 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested105067%
Total Not Requested52533%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested90036%

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