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

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

Lowest Total Price: $55,800

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $37,374

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,965

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $34,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS55 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $51,400
Base Invoice $80,538 $47,802
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 699  
Proximity key 1,080  
S Sport Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 650  
Proximity key 1,004  
S Sport Package   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 4,099 3,425
Options (change) 3,812 3,188
Destination 775 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $93,174 $55,800
Total Invoice $86,825 $51,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,175
Model Year20062018
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS55 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$93,174$55,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,174$52,240
Total Invoice$86,825$51,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,825$48,650

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

Model Year20062018
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS55 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,315$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,315

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

Model Year20062018
ModelCLSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.0 in
Length193.0 in186.1 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height54.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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