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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: $57,700

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $14,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,728

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $13,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelA4 / S4CLSCLSCLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,100 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $43,804 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Prestige Package 6,300      
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      
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Wheel Package   990 760  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Prestige Package 5,859      
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      
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Wheel Package   921 707  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 9,725 5,555 2,075 875
Options (change) 9,049 5,167 1,930 814
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $57,700 $72,470 $76,200 $108,350
Total Invoice $53,728 $67,463 $70,931 $100,831

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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: $12,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,687
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelA4 / S4CLSCLSCLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,700$72,470$76,200$108,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-2,940-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,700$70,270$73,260$101,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990$30,840
Total Invoice$53,728$67,463$70,931$100,831
Adjustments for Features0-2,048-2,737-6,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,728$65,415$68,194$94,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,779$28,678

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

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelA4 / S4CLSCLSCLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  $225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
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 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15 $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
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
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$5,490$7,690$8,430$12,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$2,940$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,048-2,737-6,738

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

Model Year20112015
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 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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201571%
Total Not Requested82529%

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%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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

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