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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: $83,420

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $24,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,652

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $23,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,200 $75,150
Base Invoice $89,465 $69,890
Cold Weather Package 850  
Technology Package 3,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,900  
Premium Package   3,900
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Heated steering wheel   250
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Cold Weather Package 791  
Technology Package 3,256  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,558  
Premium Package   3,627
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Heated steering wheel   233
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 9,250 7,275
Options (change) 8,605 6,767
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $108,375 $83,420
Total Invoice $100,995 $77,652

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,520
Model Year20092018
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10402hp V8
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/40-18
Total Price$108,375$83,420
Adjustments for Features0-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,375$83,230
Total Invoice$100,995$77,652
Adjustments for Features0-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,995$77,475

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

Model Year20092018
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-177

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

Model Year20092018
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.4,159 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 CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

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