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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: $74,135

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $36,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,147

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $33,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4CLS
TrimRS4CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,910 $106,550
Base Invoice $62,227 $99,092
Premium Package 4,000  
Rear side airbags 350  
iPod integration 0  
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Premium Package 3,720  
Rear side airbags 325  
iPod integration 0  
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 4,350 2,850
Options (change) 4,045 2,651
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $74,135 $110,325
Total Invoice $69,147 $102,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,202
Model Year20082015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4CLS
TrimRS4CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$74,135$110,325
Adjustments for Features0-7,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,135$102,460
Total Invoice$69,147$102,668
Adjustments for Features0-7,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,147$95,349

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

Model Year20082015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4CLS
TrimRS4CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
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 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,319

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

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,957 lb.4,420 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 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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

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