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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: $44,820

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $32,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,748

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $30,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelA8CLACLA
TrimA8CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $69,331 $30,132 $46,454
Technology Package 1,500    
Carbon fiber trim 500   950
Convenience Package   500 500
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Parktronic Package   970 970
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Technology Package 1,396    
Carbon fiber trim 466   884
Convenience Package   465 465
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Parktronic Package   902 902
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 2,000 11,495 11,595
Options (change) 1,862 10,691 10,784
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $77,375 $44,820 $62,470
Total Invoice $72,018 $41,748 $58,163

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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: $30,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,497
Model Year201020172017
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$44,820$62,470
Adjustments for Features-1,9050-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,470$44,820$59,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,625
Total Invoice$72,018$41,748$58,163
Adjustments for Features-1,7730-2,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,245$41,748$55,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,599

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201020172017
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear 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
SD Card slot $25$25
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Color seat belts  $0
Folding second row seats $300$300
Interior trim, special color  $0
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 
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$9,730$7,825$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7730-2,816

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20102017
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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