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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $77,840 Audi A8 / S8 A8 | |||
| Difference: $1,060 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $72,426 Audi A8 / S8 A8 | |||
| Difference: $1,030 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | CLS |
| Trim | A8 | S8 | CLS550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $70,690 | $93,300 | $71,300 |
| Base Invoice | $65,741 | $86,771 | $66,309 |
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,800 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | ||
| Satellite radio | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 300 | 300 | 490 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,500 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,390 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,045 | 2,605 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 698 | ||
| Satellite radio | 490 | 501 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 281 | 281 | 456 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,396 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,083 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,375 | 3,650 | 6,725 |
| Options (change) | 5,910 | 3,387 | 6,272 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $77,840 | $99,825 | $78,900 |
| Total Invoice | $72,426 | $93,033 | $73,456 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $690 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | CLS |
| Trim | A8 | S8 | CLS550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 350hp V8 | 450hp V10 | 402hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 12 | 200, 12 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 265/35-20 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $77,840 | $99,825 | $78,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -365 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $77,840 | $99,675 | $78,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $21,835 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $72,426 | $93,033 | $73,456 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -140 | -340 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $72,426 | $92,893 | $73,116 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,467 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | CLS |
| Trim | A8 | S8 | CLS550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,300 | $5,450 | $5,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -140 | -340 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 199.3 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,289 lb. | 4,159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 30% |
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