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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: $55,995

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $46,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,145

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $43,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $48,100
Base Invoice $88,257 $44,734
Lane departure warning 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Navigation Plus Package   3,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Rear side airbags   350
Blind spot warning system   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
Lane departure warning 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 466
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Navigation Plus Package   2,837
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Rear side airbags   325
Blind spot warning system   467
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 6,700 7,000
Options (change) 6,232 6,516
Destination 875 895
Total Price $102,475 $55,995
Total Invoice $95,364 $52,145

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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: $43,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,297
Model Year20122014
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$102,475$55,995
Adjustments for Features-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,335$55,995
Total Invoice$95,364$52,145
Adjustments for Features-2,9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,442$52,145

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

Model Year20122014
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9220

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

Model Year20122014
ModelCLSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length194.5 in185.1 in
Width74.1 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested104071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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