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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $105,125

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $4,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $97,971

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $4,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,200 $99,050
Base Invoice $89,465 $92,116
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,900  
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,580
Premium Package 1   3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,558  
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,399
Premium Package 1   3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Options (change) 6,000 7,070
Options (change) 5,581 6,518
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 2,100 2,600
Total Price $105,125 $109,595
Total Invoice $97,971 $102,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,219
Model Year20092011
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$105,125$109,595
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,965$109,595
Total Invoice$97,971$102,109
Adjustments for Features-1,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,890$102,109

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

Model Year20092011
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0810

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

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

Model Year20092011
ModelA8 / S8CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in112.4 in
Length199.3 in193.0 in
Width74.6 in73.7 in
Height56.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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