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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: $46,950

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $29,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,724

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $27,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $66,309 $88,257
Sport Package 1,450 1,450    
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350    
Navigation system 2,500 2,500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Wood trim 400 400    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Folding second row seats     440  
Sport Package 1,348 1,348    
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119    
Navigation system 2,326 2,326    
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Wood trim 373 373    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 15,125 11,125 4,360 3,920
Options (change) 14,069 10,353 4,055 3,646
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $46,950 $52,350 $76,535 $99,695
Total Invoice $43,724 $48,750 $71,239 $92,778

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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: $25,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,289
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,950$52,350$76,535$99,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-4,540-5,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,950$50,650$71,995$94,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$22,135
Total Invoice$43,724$48,750$71,239$92,778
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-4,226-5,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,724$47,167$67,013$87,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$20,586

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

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2CLS550CLS63 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$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
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$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,465$8,305$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$4,540$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-4,226-5,179

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

Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length185.2 in194.5 in
Width71.9 in74.1 in
Height56.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested176542%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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