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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: $42,695

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $32,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,769

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $29,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,800 $48,100 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $31,434 $44,734 $60,357 $80,538
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 5,300      
Sunshade, rear, power 500      
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Wood trim 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Navigation Plus Package   3,050    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000    
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Premium Package     3,650  
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Navigation system       1,240
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 4,927      
Sunshade, rear, power 466      
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Wood trim 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467    
Navigation Plus Package   2,837    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930    
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Premium Package     3,395  
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Navigation system       1,153
Options (change) 8,000 6,000 7,749 5,339
Options (change) 7,440 5,583 7,207 4,965
Destination 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $42,695 $54,995 $74,724 $94,414
Total Invoice $39,769 $51,212 $69,639 $87,978

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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: $29,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,400
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$42,695$54,995$74,724$94,414
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,650-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,695$54,845$72,074$92,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,150$0$20,515
Total Invoice$39,769$51,212$69,639$87,978
Adjustments for Features0-140-2,470-1,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,769$51,072$67,169$86,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,303$0$19,108

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

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4CLSCLS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225 
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,665$4,815$7,315$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,650$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-2,470-1,701

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

Model Year20142006
ModelA4 / S4CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length185.1 in193.0 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,813 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

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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested305059%
Total Not Requested209041%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested145048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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