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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: $58,200

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $47,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,192

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $43,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelA4 / S4CLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,100 $93,550
Base Invoice $43,804 $87,002
Prestige Package 6,300  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Wood trim 500  
Rear side airbags 350  
Sunshade, rear, power 500  
Premium Package 2   4,035
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   425
Prestige Package 5,859  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 2,046
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Wood trim 466  
Rear side airbags 325  
Sunshade, rear, power 466  
Premium Package 2   3,753
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 10,225 8,290
Options (change) 9,513 7,710
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $58,200 $105,315
Total Invoice $54,192 $98,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,869
Model Year20112008
ModelA4 / S4CLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$58,200$105,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,200$100,890
Total Invoice$54,192$98,187
Adjustments for Features0-4,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,192$94,061

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

Model Year20112008
ModelA4 / S4CLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$3,515$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,126

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

Model Year20112008
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.3,993 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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested111539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested167566%
Total Not Requested85034%

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