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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: $44,850

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $28,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,771

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $26,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Sport Package 1,450 1,450      
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350      
Navigation system 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Wood trim 400 400      
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500      
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Premium Package       4,200  
Sport Package 1,348 1,348      
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119      
Navigation system 2,326 2,326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Wood trim 373 373      
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466      
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Premium Package       3,906  
Options (change) 13,025 9,025 4,565 5,515 875
Options (change) 12,116 8,400 4,246 5,129 814
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $44,850 $50,250 $73,040 $81,290 $110,700
Total Invoice $41,771 $46,797 $67,993 $75,665 $103,016

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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: $24,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,568
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,850$50,250$73,040$81,290$110,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,925-6,490-9,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,850$48,550$69,115$74,800$101,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$5,685$32,545
Total Invoice$41,771$46,797$67,993$75,665$103,016
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-3,654-6,041-8,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,771$45,214$64,339$69,624$94,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$5,285$30,264

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

Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
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 headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,015$8,240$10,805$13,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,925$6,490$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-3,654-6,041-8,413

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

Model Year20092017
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.4,035 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 key250Yes
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 headlights150Yes
Total Requested282567%
Total Not Requested136533%

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 key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested67537%
Total Not Requested115063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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