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

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,855

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $31,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,711

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $29,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelA8CLACLA
TrimA8CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $69,331 $29,807 $46,035
Technology Package 1,500    
Carbon fiber trim 500   950
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Parktronic Package   970 970
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Power passenger seat   400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rearview camera   460 460
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850  
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Technology Package 1,396    
Carbon fiber trim 466   884
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558
Parktronic Package   902 902
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Power passenger seat   372  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rearview camera   428 428
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791  
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 2,000 12,880 11,730
Options (change) 1,862 11,979 10,909
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $77,375 $45,855 $62,155
Total Invoice $72,018 $42,711 $57,869

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,106
Model Year201020162016
ModelA8CLACLA
TrimA8CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$77,375$45,855$62,155
Adjustments for Features-2,3650-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,010$45,855$59,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,975
Total Invoice$72,018$42,711$57,869
Adjustments for Features-2,2010-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,817$42,711$55,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,993

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201020162016
ModelA8CLACLA
TrimA8CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Folding second row seats $300$300
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  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,715$7,350$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2010-2,165

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20102016
ModelA8CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in106.3 in
Length199.3 in182.3 in
Width74.6 in70.0 in
Height56.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,263 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 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

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