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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: $55,950

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $46,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,100

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $43,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelA4 / S4CLS
TrimS4 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,200 $94,900
Base Invoice $45,756 $88,257
Technology Package 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850
Active rear differential 1,100  
Lane departure warning   850
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Technology Package 2,138  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 325  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,651
Active rear differential 1,024  
Lane departure warning   791
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 5,825 6,700
Options (change) 5,419 6,232
Destination 925 875
Total Price $55,950 $102,475
Total Invoice $52,100 $95,364

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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: $43,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,528
Model Year20162012
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)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,950$102,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,950$99,535
Total Invoice$52,100$95,364
Adjustments for Features0-2,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,100$92,628

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

Model Year20162012
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,736

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

Model Year20162012
ModelA4 / S4CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length185.1 in194.5 in
Width71.9 in74.1 in
Height56.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,510 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested149066%
Total Not Requested77534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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