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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: $57,700 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | ||||
| Difference: $14,370 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $53,728 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | ||||
| Difference: $13,363 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $65,990 | $73,200 | $106,550 | $47,100 |
| Base Invoice | $61,371 | $68,076 | $99,092 | $43,804 |
| Lane departure warning | 875 | 875 | 875 | |
| Wheel Package | 990 | 760 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,850 | 2,850 | 2,850 | 500 |
| Prestige Package | 6,300 | |||
| Active rear differential | 1,100 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 814 | 814 | 814 | |
| Wheel Package | 921 | 707 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,651 | 2,651 | 2,651 | 466 |
| Prestige Package | 5,859 | |||
| Active rear differential | 1,024 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 466 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,155 | 4,925 | 3,725 | 9,725 |
| Options (change) | 4,795 | 4,581 | 3,465 | 9,049 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 875 |
| Total Price | $72,070 | $79,050 | $111,200 | $57,700 |
| Total Invoice | $67,091 | $73,582 | $103,482 | $53,728 |
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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: $13,770 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,804 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T9 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $72,070 | $79,050 | $111,200 | $57,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -600 | -2,940 | -7,240 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,470 | $76,110 | $103,960 | $57,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,640 | $32,490 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $67,091 | $73,582 | $103,482 | $53,728 |
| Adjustments for Features | -559 | -2,737 | -6,737 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,532 | $70,845 | $96,745 | $53,728 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,313 | $30,213 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| 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 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,540 | $8,880 | $13,180 | $5,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $600 | $2,940 | $7,240 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -559 | -2,737 | -6,737 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 185.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 lb. | 3,591 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.5 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
| Wheel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Wheel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1565 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 45% |
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