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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,700

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,587

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $1,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCLAA4 / S4
TrimCLA45 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,450 $47,300
Base Invoice $44,129 $43,990
Premium 1 Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,370  
Interior Package 1,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Rear side airbags 420 350
Special order charge 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 950 500
Sunroof, large 1,480  
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   6,700
Premium 1 Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,204  
Interior Package 1,395  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 443
Rear side airbags 391 325
Special order charge 233  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 884 466
Sunroof, large 1,376  
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,232
Options (change) 13,460 11,525
Options (change) 12,518 10,722
Destination 925 875
Total Price $61,835 $59,700
Total Invoice $57,572 $55,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $459
Model Year20142012
ModelCLAA4 / S4
TrimCLA45 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,835$59,700
Adjustments for Features-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,210$59,700
Total Invoice$57,572$55,587
Adjustments for Features-2,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,128$55,587

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCLAA4 / S4
TrimCLA45 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,690$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4440

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCLAA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in185.2 in
Width70.0 in71.9 in
Height56.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested100076%
Total Not Requested31524%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested169060%
Total Not Requested115040%

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