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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: $44,850

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $27,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,771

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $25,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $31,000 $40,400
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $28,830 $37,572
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Wheel Package 990 760      
Lane departure warning 875 875 875    
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Premium Package   4,200      
Sport Package       1,450 1,450
Prestige Package       7,350 3,350
Navigation system       2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Rear side airbags       350 350
Wood trim       400 400
Sunshade, rear, power       500 500
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Wheel Package 921 707      
Lane departure warning 814 814 814    
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Premium Package   3,906      
Sport Package       1,348 1,348
Prestige Package       6,835 3,119
Navigation system       2,326 2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Rear side airbags       325 325
Wood trim       373 373
Sunshade, rear, power       466 466
Options (change) 5,555 6,275 875 13,025 9,025
Options (change) 5,167 5,836 814 12,116 8,400
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $72,470 $80,400 $108,350 $44,850 $50,250
Total Invoice $67,463 $74,837 $100,831 $41,771 $46,797

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,201
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8211hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7CVT-8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$72,470$80,400$108,350$44,850$50,250
Adjustments for Features-3,750-6,315-8,7900-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,720$74,085$99,560$44,850$48,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,365$30,840$0$3,700
Total Invoice$67,463$74,837$100,831$41,771$46,797
Adjustments for Features-3,491-5,878-8,1800-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,972$68,959$92,651$41,771$45,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,987$28,679$0$3,443

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

Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,065$10,630$13,105$4,315$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$6,315$8,790$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,491-5,878-8,1800-1,583

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

Model Year20152009
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested67537%
Total Not Requested115063%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested282567%
Total Not Requested136533%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%

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