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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: $62,750

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $42,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,424

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $39,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimCLS63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $47,300
Base Invoice $89,187 $43,990
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 500
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,700
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   350
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 466
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   6,232
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Rear side airbags   325
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Options (change) 8,800 14,575
Options (change) 8,185 13,559
Destination 905 875
Total Price $105,605 $62,750
Total Invoice $98,277 $58,424

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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: $40,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,210
Model Year20132012
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, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$105,605$62,750
Adjustments for Features-2,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,765$62,750
Total Invoice$98,277$58,424
Adjustments for Features-2,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,634$58,424

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

Model Year20132012
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity key $250
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
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 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Active steering $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,690$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6430

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

Model Year20132012
ModelCLSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length194.5 in185.2 in
Width74.1 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,591 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested149052%
Total Not Requested135048%

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