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

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,095

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $46,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,024

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $43,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,300 $47,450
Base Invoice $86,771 $44,129
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 2,500
Heated steering wheel 300  
Carbon fiber trim 500 950
Satellite radio 550  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,900  
Interior Package   1,500
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Becker Map Pilot   600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Sunroof, large   1,480
Driver Assistance Package 1,303 2,325
Heated steering wheel 281  
Carbon fiber trim 466 884
Satellite radio 501  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,558  
Interior Package   1,395
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Becker Map Pilot   558
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 9,750 10,720
Options (change) 9,062 9,970
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $105,925 $59,095
Total Invoice $98,708 $55,024

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,086
Model Year20082014
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$105,925$59,095
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,210$59,095
Total Invoice$98,708$55,024
Adjustments for Features-1,5980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,110$55,024

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

Model Year20082014
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,165$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5980

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

Model Year20082014
ModelA8 / S8CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in106.3 in
Length199.3 in182.3 in
Width74.6 in70.0 in
Height56.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,586 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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