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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: $65,520

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $50,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,659

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $46,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182022
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimAMG CLS63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $51,900
Base Invoice $101,277 $48,787
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Premium Package 2,200  
Cargo organizer 290 80
Around view cameras 800  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Premium Plus Package   3,600
S Sport Package   2,500
Prestige Package   4,700
Warm Weather Package   700
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Premium Package 2,046  
Cargo organizer 270 75
Around view cameras 744  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Premium Plus Package   3,384
S Sport Package   2,351
Prestige Package   4,419
Warm Weather Package   659
Rear side airbags   329
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560
Options (change) 6,415 12,525
Options (change) 5,967 11,777
Destination 995 1,095
Total Price $116,310 $65,520
Total Invoice $108,239 $61,659

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,644
Model Year20182022
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimAMG CLS63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8349hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
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$116,310$65,520
Adjustments for Features-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,230$65,520
Total Invoice$108,239$61,659
Adjustments for Features-1,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,303$61,659

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

Model Year20182022
ModelCLSA4 / S4
TrimAMG CLS63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Heated steering wheel $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
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 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Alexa integration $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Traffic light information $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,030$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9360

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

Model Year20182022
ModelCLSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.0 in
Length194.5 in187.5 in
Width74.1 in72.7 in
Height55.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.3 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 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Total Requested227547%
Total Not Requested255053%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested185062%
Total Not Requested115038%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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