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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: $65,040

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $43,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,300 $53,100
Premium Package 2,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,500
Heated steering wheel 300  
Carbon fiber trim 500 950
Satellite radio 550  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,900  
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Parktronic Package   970
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Sunroof, large   1,480
Premium Package 2,605 1,674
Driver Assistance Package 1,303 1,395
Heated steering wheel 281  
Carbon fiber trim 466 884
Satellite radio 501  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,558  
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Parktronic Package   902
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 12,550 10,945
Options (change) 11,667 10,179
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $108,725 $65,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,179
Model Year20082019
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$108,725$65,040
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,695$65,040

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

Model Year20082019
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8AMG CLA45
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,530$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9600

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

Model Year20082019
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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