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

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $79,815

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,289

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $2,865

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelA8CLS
TrimA8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $75,150
Base Invoice $69,331 $69,890
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690 590
Technology Package 1,500  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500  
Premium Package   3,900
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 642 549
Technology Package 1,396  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396  
Premium Package   3,627
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Options (change) 4,440 6,740
Options (change) 4,133 6,269
Destination 825 995
Total Price $79,815 $82,885
Total Invoice $74,289 $77,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,478
Model Year20102018
ModelA8CLS
TrimA8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$79,815$82,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,815$81,395
Total Invoice$74,289$77,154
Adjustments for Features0-1,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,289$75,767

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102018
ModelA8CLS
TrimA8CLS550
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
Second-row low console $100
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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Total Value of Features$6,550$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102018
ModelA8CLS
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 A8

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 seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

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