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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: $84,080

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,266

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $4,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelA8CLS
TrimA8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $75,150
Base Invoice $72,587 $69,890
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,250
Convenience Package 2,350  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Package 2,000 3,900
LED headlights 1,400  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   250
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,093
Convenience Package 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 744  
Premium Package 1,860 3,627
LED headlights 1,302  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Heated steering wheel   233
Options (change) 10,300 7,935
Options (change) 9,580 7,381
Destination 875 995
Total Price $89,225 $84,080
Total Invoice $83,042 $78,266

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,450
Model Year20112018
ModelA8CLS
TrimA8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-18
Total Price$89,225$84,080
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,875$84,080
Total Invoice$83,042$78,266
Adjustments for Features-3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,716$78,266

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
ModelA8CLS
TrimA8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger 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$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,075$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3260

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
ModelA8CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in113.2 in
Length202.2 in194.5 in
Width76.7 in74.1 in
Height57.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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%

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