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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: $61,210

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $23,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,990

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $21,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelA8CLA
TrimA8CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $47,450
Base Invoice $72,587 $44,129
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,500
Convenience Package 2,350  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Multimedia Package   2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,325
Convenience Package 2,185  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Multimedia Package   2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 5,350 12,835
Options (change) 4,975 11,936
Destination 875 925
Total Price $84,275 $61,210
Total Invoice $78,437 $56,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,130
Model Year20112014
ModelA8CLA
TrimA8CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$84,275$61,210
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,860$61,210
Total Invoice$78,437$56,990
Adjustments for Features-1,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,120$56,990

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112014
ModelA8CLA
TrimA8CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
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
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,815$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112014
ModelA8CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.3 in
Length202.2 in182.3 in
Width76.7 in70.0 in
Height57.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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%
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%

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