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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: $65,070

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $53,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,580

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $50,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8 PlusCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $48,500
Base Invoice $107,788 $45,105
Driver Assistance Package 2,100 2,500
Wood trim 0 325
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 1,954 2,325
Wood trim 0 302
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Rear spoiler   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 2,100 15,645
Options (change) 1,954 14,550
Destination 950 925
Total Price $118,950 $65,070
Total Invoice $110,692 $60,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,268
Model Year20172015
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8 PlusCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21235/40-18
Total Price$118,950$65,070
Adjustments for Features-7,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,595$65,070
Total Invoice$110,692$60,580
Adjustments for Features-6,8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,848$60,580

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

Model Year20172015
ModelA8 / S8CLA
TrimS8 PlusCLA45 AMG
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
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 
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
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
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
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$14,980$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8440

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA features.

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

Model Year20172015
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 Weight4,686 lb.3,263 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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%
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%
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 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
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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, configurable0Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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