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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: $45,890 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra | ||||
| Difference: $57,225 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,748 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra | ||||
| Difference: $53,393 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | CLS63 AMG | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $93,550 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $51,400 |
| Base Invoice | $87,002 | $33,480 | $37,666 | $47,802 |
| Premium Package 2 | 4,035 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,120 | |||
| iPod integration | 425 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | ||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 | |
| Sport Package | 750 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 800 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Metal pedals | 240 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Sport Plus Package | 3,400 | |||
| Warm Weather Package | 950 | |||
| S Sport Package | 2,500 | |||
| Premium Package 2 | 3,753 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,042 | |||
| iPod integration | 395 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,976 | 2,976 | ||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,418 | |
| Sport Package | 698 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 744 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 326 | 326 | 326 | |
| Metal pedals | 223 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Sport Plus Package | 3,162 | |||
| Warm Weather Package | 884 | |||
| S Sport Package | 2,326 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,090 | 8,915 | 10,525 | 6,975 |
| Options (change) | 5,664 | 8,293 | 9,790 | 6,490 |
| Destination | 875 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 2,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $103,115 | $45,890 | $52,000 | $59,350 |
| Total Invoice | $96,141 | $42,748 | $48,431 | $55,267 |
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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 ultra | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,125 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,435 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | CLS63 AMG | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 507hp V8 | 190hp I4 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 480, 13 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $103,115 | $45,890 | $52,000 | $59,350 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,100 | 0 | -2,900 | -3,450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $101,015 | $45,890 | $49,100 | $55,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,210 | $10,010 |
| Total Invoice | $96,141 | $42,748 | $48,431 | $55,267 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,958 | 0 | -2,701 | -3,213 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $94,183 | $42,748 | $45,730 | $52,054 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,982 | $9,306 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | CLS63 AMG | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $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 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $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 headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,815 | $6,715 | $9,615 | $10,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,100 | $0 | $2,900 | $3,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,958 | 0 | -2,701 | -3,213 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,993 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.9 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 | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 55% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 47% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Sport Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 245/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 54% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 55% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 51% |
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
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