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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $121,975

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $92,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,507

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $85,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelA8 / S8CL-Class
TrimS8 PlusCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $115,900 $211,000
Base Invoice $107,788 $196,230
Executive Plus Package 2,800  
Night vision 2,300  
Heated steering wheel   0
Executive Plus Package 2,604  
Night vision 2,140  
Heated steering wheel   0
Options (change) 5,100 0
Options (change) 4,744 0
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $121,975 $213,975
Total Invoice $113,507 $199,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,061
Model Year20182012
ModelA8 / S8CL-Class
TrimS8 PlusCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine605hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/35-20
Total Price$121,975$213,975
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,510$213,975
Total Invoice$113,507$199,205
Adjustments for Features-1,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,144$199,205

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelA8 / S8CL-Class
TrimS8 PlusCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,215$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3630

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelA8 / S8CL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in116.3 in
Length202.6 in200.6 in
Width76.7 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,685 lb.5,027 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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