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Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,625

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $47,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,222

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $44,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelA4CLS
TrimA4 2.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $34,690 $88,257
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Plus Package 3,800  
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Sport Plus Package 3,400  
Lane departure warning   850
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Technology Package 3,024  
Premium Plus Package 3,534  
Rear side airbags 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Sport Plus Package 3,162  
Lane departure warning   791
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 11,375 1,820
Options (change) 10,582 1,693
Destination 950 875
Total Price $49,625 $97,595
Total Invoice $46,222 $90,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,426
Model Year20172012
ModelA4CLS
TrimA4 2.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,625$97,595
Adjustments for Features0-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,625$97,405
Total Invoice$46,222$90,825
Adjustments for Features0-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,222$90,648

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172012
ModelA4CLS
TrimA4 2.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
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
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,725$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-177

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172012
ModelA4CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length186.1 in194.5 in
Width72.5 in74.1 in
Height56.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109054%
Total Not Requested92546%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested152547%
Total Not Requested172553%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested107542%
Total Not Requested150058%

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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