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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: $58,725

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $54,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,681

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $51,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimAMG CLS63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $48,400
Base Invoice $101,277 $45,012
Lane departure warning 875  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 500
Prestige Package   5,900
Active rear differential   1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Lane departure warning 814  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 466
Prestige Package   5,488
Active rear differential   1,024
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 3,725 9,400
Options (change) 3,465 8,744
Destination 995 925
Total Price $113,620 $58,725
Total Invoice $105,737 $54,681

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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: $48,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,667
Model Year20182015
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimAMG CLS63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$113,620$58,725
Adjustments for Features-6,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,755$58,725
Total Invoice$105,737$54,681
Adjustments for Features-6,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,348$54,681

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

Model Year20182015
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimAMG CLS63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,665$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3890

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

Model Year20182015
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested211586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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