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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: $59,800

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $42,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,682

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $39,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelA4 / S4CLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,100 $95,900
Base Invoice $43,804 $89,187
Prestige Package 6,300  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Wood trim 500  
Rear side airbags 350  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 500  
Active rear differential 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Prestige Package 5,859  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Wood trim 466  
Rear side airbags 325  
Blind spot warning system 466  
Sunshade, rear, power 466  
Active rear differential 1,024  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 11,825 5,950
Options (change) 11,003 5,534
Destination 875 905
Total Price $59,800 $102,755
Total Invoice $55,682 $95,626

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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: $38,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,533
Model Year20112013
ModelA4 / S4CLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$59,800$102,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,800$98,015
Total Invoice$55,682$95,626
Adjustments for Features0-4,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,682$91,215

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

Model Year20112013
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity key$250 
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,411

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

Model Year20112013
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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested156555%
Total Not Requested127545%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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