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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: $76,125

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $32,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,863

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $30,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelA8 / S8CLSCLS
TrimS8CLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,200 $67,550 $74,850
Base Invoice $89,465 $62,822 $69,611
Cold Weather Package 850    
Technology Package 3,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,900    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900  
Premium 1 Package   3,250  
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Premium Package     4,200
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Cold Weather Package 791    
Technology Package 3,256    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,558    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767  
Premium 1 Package   3,023  
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Premium Package     3,906
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     233
Options (change) 9,250 7,650 7,575
Options (change) 8,605 7,116 7,046
Destination 825 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $108,375 $76,125 $83,350
Total Invoice $100,995 $70,863 $77,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,130
Model Year200920172017
ModelA8 / S8CLSCLS
TrimS8CLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$108,375$76,125$83,350
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,300$76,125$82,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,960
Total Invoice$100,995$70,863$77,582
Adjustments for Features-1,0020-1,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,993$70,863$76,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,542

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

Model Year200920172017
ModelA8 / S8CLSCLS
TrimS8CLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power door closers$300  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
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
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
iPod integration$100  
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
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
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50 $50
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,625$6,550$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0020-1,177

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

Model Year20092017
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.4,035 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 wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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 CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested112562%
Total Not Requested70038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

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