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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: $57,770

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $14,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,325

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $13,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelA4 / S4CLSCLSCLS
TrimS4CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,400 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $42,758 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Premium Package 2,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450      
Bluetooth cell phone link 500      
Bose 215W 10 speakers 1,000      
Navigation system 1,950      
Rear side airbags 350      
Tire-pressure monitor 250      
Carbon fiber trim 300 2,850 2,850 2,850
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 590 590  
Obstacle detection, rear 350      
Sunshade, rear, power 400      
Wheel Package   990 760  
Rear spoiler   400 400  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package 2,639      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410      
Bluetooth cell phone link 455      
Bose 215W 10 speakers 910      
Navigation system 1,775      
Rear side airbags 319      
Tire-pressure monitor 228      
Carbon fiber trim 273 2,651 2,651 2,651
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 455 549 549  
Obstacle detection, rear 319      
Sunshade, rear, power 364      
Wheel Package   921 707  
Rear spoiler   372 372  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 8,950 5,270 5,040 2,850
Options (change) 8,147 4,902 4,688 2,651
Destination 720 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $57,770 $72,185 $79,165 $110,325
Total Invoice $53,325 $67,198 $73,689 $102,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,011
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelA4 / S4CLSCLSCLS
TrimS4CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,770$72,185$79,165$110,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-4,340-7,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,770$70,185$74,825$102,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,640$32,250
Total Invoice$53,325$67,198$73,689$102,668
Adjustments for Features0-1,862-4,040-7,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,325$65,336$69,649$95,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,313$29,990

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

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelA4 / S4CLSCLSCLS
TrimS4CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  $225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,440$6,440$8,780$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$4,340$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,862-4,040-7,342

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

Model Year20062015
ModelA4 / S4CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length180.6 in194.5 in
Width69.8 in74.1 in
Height56.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.3 ft3

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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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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