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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: $47,600

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $36,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,333

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $34,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelA8CLACLA
TrimA8CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $72,587 $29,807 $46,035
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,500 2,500
Convenience Package 2,350    
Power passenger seat   400  
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Parktronic Package   970 970
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850  
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,325 2,325
Convenience Package 2,185    
Power passenger seat   372  
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Parktronic Package   902 902
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791  
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 5,350 14,625 12,525
Options (change) 4,975 13,601 11,647
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $84,275 $47,600 $62,950
Total Invoice $78,437 $44,333 $58,607

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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: $33,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,112
Model Year201120162016
ModelA8CLACLA
TrimA8CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$84,275$47,600$62,950
Adjustments for Features-3,2150-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,060$47,600$60,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,225
Total Invoice$78,437$44,333$58,607
Adjustments for Features-2,9920-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,445$44,333$56,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,296

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201120162016
ModelA8CLACLA
TrimA8CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rear side airbags$300  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
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 
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 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$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$8,640$5,425$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9920-1,978

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112016
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 Weight4,410 lb.3,263 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-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested96576%
Total Not Requested30024%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested96576%
Total Not Requested30024%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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