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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: $58,570

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $44,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,536

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $41,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $47,600
Base Invoice $87,002 $44,268
Premium Package 2 4,035  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
Prestige Package   6,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250
Active rear differential   1,250
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Premium Package 2 3,753  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
Prestige Package   5,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163
Active rear differential   1,163
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 6,090 10,075
Options (change) 5,664 9,373
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $103,115 $58,570
Total Invoice $96,141 $54,536

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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: $41,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,855
Model Year20082013
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)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$103,115$58,570
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,165$58,570
Total Invoice$96,141$54,536
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,391$54,536

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

Model Year20082013
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
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
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,540$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7500

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

Model Year20082013
ModelCLSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length193.0 in185.1 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height54.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,510 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested151549%

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