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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: $68,990

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $46,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $53,100
Wood trim 0 325
Sport exhaust   650
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Sunroof, large   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim 0 302
Sport exhaust   605
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Sunroof, large   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 0 14,895
Options (change) 0 13,853
Destination 925 995
Total Price $115,825 $68,990

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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: $40,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,868
Model Year20162019
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21235/40-18
Total Price$115,825$68,990
Adjustments for Features-6,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,305$68,990

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

Model Year20162019
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
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, 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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
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$14,645$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0670

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

Model Year20162019
ModelA8 / S8CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.3 in
Length202.6 in182.3 in
Width76.7 in70.0 in
Height57.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,685 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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