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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: $47,050

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $58,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,824

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $54,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $93,550
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $87,002
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Sport Package 750    
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Premium Package 2     4,035
Obstacle detection, rear     1,120
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     425
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,046
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Sport Package 697    
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466  
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Premium Package 2     3,753
Obstacle detection, rear     1,042
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     395
Options (change) 13,675 10,125 8,290
Options (change) 12,722 9,420 7,710
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $47,050 $58,300 $105,315
Total Invoice $43,824 $54,285 $98,187

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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: $53,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,492
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,050$58,300$105,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,050$57,300$100,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,250$0
Total Invoice$43,824$54,285$98,187
Adjustments for Features0-931-4,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,824$53,354$93,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,530$0

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

Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
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$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$3,065$4,065$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931-4,871

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

Model Year20122008
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 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested377569%
Total Not Requested171531%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested124044%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

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