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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: $38,535

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $63,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,480

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $59,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelCLSA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $28,240 $34,490 $46,400
Base Invoice $87,002 $26,043 $31,811 $42,758
Premium Package 2 4,035      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 350 350 350
Technology Package   1,275 1,275  
Sunroof   1,400 1,000  
Premium Package   1,850 1,050 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450 450
Headlight washers   150 150  
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Wood trim   400    
Sunshade, rear, power   400 400 400
Bose 215W 10 speakers       1,000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Premium Package 2 3,753      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 319 319 319
Technology Package   1,160 1,160  
Sunroof   1,274 910  
Premium Package   1,684 956 2,639
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410 410
Headlight washers   137 137  
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)   228 228  
Bluetooth cell phone link   455 455 455
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775
Rear side airbags   319 319 319
Wood trim   364    
Sunshade, rear, power   364 364 364
Bose 215W 10 speakers       910
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 5,155 9,575 7,975 8,150
Options (change) 4,795 8,717 7,261 7,419
Destination 875 720 720 720
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 1,700
Total Price $102,180 $38,535 $43,185 $56,970
Total Invoice $95,272 $35,480 $39,792 $52,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,568
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelCLSA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT7M6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$102,180$38,535$43,185$56,970
Adjustments for Features-6,6750-950-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,505$38,535$42,235$54,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700$16,335
Total Invoice$95,272$35,480$39,792$52,597
Adjustments for Features-6,2240-875-1,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,048$35,480$38,917$50,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,437$15,178

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

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelCLSA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Second-row low console$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$50   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,165$1,490$2,440$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,675$0$950$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2240-875-1,939

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

Model Year20082006
ModelCLSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length193.0 in180.6 in
Width73.7 in69.8 in
Height54.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,550 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

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

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested105067%
Total Not Requested52533%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

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