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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: $62,750

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $41,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,424

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $38,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4CLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $43,990 $88,257
Audi Drive Select Package 3,950  
Prestige Package 6,700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Sunshade, rear, power 500  
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Audi Drive Select Package 3,673  
Prestige Package 6,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
Sunshade, rear, power 466  
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,651
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 14,575 8,800
Options (change) 13,559 8,185
Destination 875 875
Total Price $62,750 $104,575
Total Invoice $58,424 $97,317

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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: $39,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,646
Model Year20122012
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$62,750$104,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,750$102,160
Total Invoice$58,424$97,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,424$95,070

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

Model Year20122012
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 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
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Active steering$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,247

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

Model Year20122012
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

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested149052%
Total Not Requested135048%

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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