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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: $62,150

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,871

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $4,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCLAA4 / S4
TrimAMG CLA45S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $51,400
Base Invoice $46,872 $47,802
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,800
Premium Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Convenience Package 400  
Parktronic Package 970  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Carbon fiber trim 950 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Prestige Package   4,400
S Sport Package   2,500
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,674
Premium Package 1,674  
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Convenience Package 372  
Parktronic Package 902  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 279  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Carbon fiber trim 884 466
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Prestige Package   4,092
S Sport Package   2,326
Options (change) 15,520 9,775
Options (change) 14,435 9,094
Destination 995 975
Total Price $66,915 $62,150
Total Invoice $62,302 $57,871

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,401
Model Year20182018
ModelCLAA4 / S4
TrimAMG CLA45S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$66,915$62,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,915$58,960
Total Invoice$62,302$57,871
Adjustments for Features0-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,302$54,901

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAA4 / S4
TrimAMG CLA45S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,275$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,970

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length182.3 in186.1 in
Width70.0 in72.5 in
Height56.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested109043%
Total Not Requested145057%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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