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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,135

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $28,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,147

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $26,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCLSA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimCLS63 AMGRS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $66,910
Base Invoice $87,002 $62,227
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
iPod integration 425 0
Premium Package   4,000
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
iPod integration 395 0
Premium Package   3,720
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 5,580 4,350
Options (change) 5,190 4,045
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100
Total Price $102,605 $74,135
Total Invoice $95,667 $69,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,905
Model Year20082008
ModelCLSA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimCLS63 AMGRS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$102,605$74,135
Adjustments for Features-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,655$74,135
Total Invoice$95,667$69,147
Adjustments for Features-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,052$69,147

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20082008
ModelCLSA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimCLS63 AMGRS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,490$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6150

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20082008
ModelCLSA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length193.0 in180.6 in
Width73.7 in69.8 in
Height54.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.3,957 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested90036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%

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