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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: $58,200

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $47,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,192

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $43,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $47,100
Base Invoice $87,002 $43,804
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,100
iPod integration 425  
Prestige Package   6,300
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Wood trim   500
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,954
iPod integration 395  
Prestige Package   5,859
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Wood trim   466
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 8,290 10,225
Options (change) 7,710 9,513
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $105,315 $58,200
Total Invoice $98,187 $54,192

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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: $42,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,869
Model Year20082011
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$105,315$58,200
Adjustments for Features-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,890$58,200
Total Invoice$98,187$54,192
Adjustments for Features-4,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,061$54,192

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

Model Year20082011
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4 3.0T
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 
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 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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 headliner$650 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,940$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1260

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

Model Year20082011
ModelCLSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length193.0 in185.2 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height54.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested167566%
Total Not Requested85034%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested111539%

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