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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: $57,270

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $43,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,870

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $40,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $46,400
Base Invoice $89,187 $42,758
Obstacle detection, rear 970 350
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 300
Premium Package   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Bose 215W 10 speakers   1,000
Navigation system   1,950
Rear side airbags   350
Sunshade, rear, power   400
Obstacle detection, rear 902 319
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 273
Premium Package   2,639
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Bluetooth cell phone link   455
Bose 215W 10 speakers   910
Navigation system   1,775
Rear side airbags   319
Sunshade, rear, power   364
Options (change) 3,820 8,450
Options (change) 3,553 7,692
Destination 905 720
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $100,625 $57,270
Total Invoice $93,645 $52,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,155
Model Year20132006
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8340hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$100,625$57,270
Adjustments for Features-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,735$57,270
Total Invoice$93,645$52,870
Adjustments for Features-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,025$52,870

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

Model Year20132006
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,005$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6200

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

Model Year20132006
ModelCLSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length194.5 in180.6 in
Width74.1 in69.8 in
Height55.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested185087%
Total Not Requested27513%

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