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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,635

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $42,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,777

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $39,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4CLS
TrimS4RS4CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $95,900
Base Invoice $45,207 $62,227 $89,187
Convenience Package 2,125    
Navigation system 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500    
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 350   970
Sunshade, rear, power 400    
iPod integration 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 400   2,850
Premium Package   4,000  
Convenience Package 1,977    
Navigation system 1,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Bluetooth cell phone link 466    
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Obstacle detection, rear 325   902
Sunshade, rear, power 373    
iPod integration 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 373   2,651
Premium Package   3,720  
Options (change) 6,550 4,350 3,820
Options (change) 6,095 4,045 3,553
Destination 775 775 905
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $57,635 $74,135 $100,625
Total Invoice $53,777 $69,147 $93,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,480
Model Year200820082013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4CLS
TrimS4RS4CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8420hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10215, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,635$74,135$100,625
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,635$73,535$95,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,900$0
Total Invoice$53,777$69,147$93,645
Adjustments for Features0-560-4,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,777$68,587$89,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,810$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4CLS
TrimS4RS4CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500 
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
Total Value of Features$3,540$4,140$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-4,388

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4CLS
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.4,159 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 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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