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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: $108,875

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,461

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $2,542

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Model Year200920142014
ModelA8 / S8CLSCLS
TrimS8CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,200 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $89,465 $92,535 $99,045
Cold Weather Package 850    
Technology Package 3,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,900    
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850 2,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Premium 1 Package   3,690 3,690
Cold Weather Package 791    
Technology Package 3,256    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,558    
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,651 2,651
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   233 233
Premium 1 Package   3,432 3,432
Options (change) 9,750 11,335 11,335
Options (change) 9,071 10,543 10,543
Destination 825 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $108,875 $111,760 $118,760
Total Invoice $101,461 $104,003 $110,513

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $566
Model Year200920142014
ModelA8 / S8CLSCLS
TrimS8CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$108,875$111,760$118,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,340-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,875$108,420$115,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600
Total Invoice$101,461$104,003$110,513
Adjustments for Features0-3,108-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,461$100,895$107,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,138

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

Model Year200920142014
ModelA8 / S8CLSCLS
TrimS8CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers$300  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Metal pedals $75$75
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,100$10,440$10,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,108-3,480

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

Model Year20092014
ModelA8 / S8CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in113.2 in
Length199.3 in194.5 in
Width74.6 in74.1 in
Height56.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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