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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,400 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $57,915 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,149 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $54,038 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | CLS63 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $93,550 | $32,500 | $47,300 |
| Base Invoice | $87,002 | $30,227 | $43,990 |
| Premium Package 2 | 4,035 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,120 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| iPod integration | 425 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | ||
| Prestige Package | 9,500 | 6,700 | |
| Sport Package | 750 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | 500 | |
| Wood trim | 350 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |
| Premium Package 2 | 3,753 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,042 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 1,954 | 1,954 |
| iPod integration | 395 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,837 | 6,232 | |
| Sport Package | 697 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | 466 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |
| Options (change) | 8,290 | 14,025 | 10,125 |
| Options (change) | 7,710 | 13,047 | 9,420 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $105,315 | $47,400 | $58,300 |
| Total Invoice | $98,187 | $44,149 | $54,285 |
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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: $52,890 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,353 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | CLS63 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 507hp V8 | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 480, 13 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $105,315 | $47,400 | $58,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,025 | 0 | -800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $100,290 | $47,400 | $57,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,100 |
| Total Invoice | $98,187 | $44,149 | $54,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,685 | 0 | -745 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $93,502 | $44,149 | $53,540 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,391 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | CLS63 AMG | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| 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 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,290 | $3,265 | $4,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,025 | $0 | $800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,685 | 0 | -745 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 185.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,993 lb. | 3,591 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3775 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1715 | 31% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1240 | 44% |
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