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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: $47,550

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $30,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,281

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $28,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $60,357 $80,538
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350    
S Line Package 2,450 2,450    
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 3,130 3,110
Navigation system 2,500 2,500   1,240
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Premium Package     3,650  
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119    
S Line Package 2,278 2,278    
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466    
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953 2,911 2,892
Navigation system 2,326 2,326   1,153
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Premium Package     3,395  
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 15,725 11,725 10,879 8,449
Options (change) 14,626 10,910 10,118 7,857
Destination 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $47,550 $52,950 $77,854 $97,524
Total Invoice $44,281 $49,307 $72,550 $90,870

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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: $26,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,984
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,550$52,950$77,854$97,524
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,525-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$51,250$74,329$94,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$20,495
Total Invoice$44,281$49,307$72,550$90,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-3,285-2,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,281$47,724$69,265$88,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$19,089

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

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$5,265$7,090$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,525$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-3,285-2,516

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

Model Year20092006
ModelA4 / S4CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length185.2 in193.0 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested280067%
Total Not Requested139033%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested145048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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