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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,625

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $61,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,222

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $56,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelCLSA4
TrimAMG CLS63 SA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $37,300
Base Invoice $101,277 $34,690
Lane departure warning 875  
Premium Plus Package   3,800
Technology Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Sport Plus Package   3,400
Rear side airbags   350
Lane departure warning 814  
Premium Plus Package   3,534
Technology Package   3,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Sport Plus Package   3,162
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 875 11,375
Options (change) 814 10,582
Destination 995 950
Total Price $110,770 $49,625
Total Invoice $103,086 $46,222

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,569
Model Year20182017
ModelCLSA4
TrimAMG CLS63 SA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$110,770$49,625
Adjustments for Features-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,155$49,625
Total Invoice$103,086$46,222
Adjustments for Features-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,791$46,222

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4

Model Year20182017
ModelCLSA4
TrimAMG CLS63 SA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,590$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2950

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4

Model Year20182017
ModelCLSA4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.0 in
Length194.5 in186.1 in
Width74.1 in72.5 in
Height55.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A4 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested202562%
Total Not Requested122538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested134067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested107542%
Total Not Requested150058%

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