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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $84,900 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550 | ||
| Difference: $8,075 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $79,023 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550 | ||
| Difference: $7,507 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | CLS |
| Trim | A8 | CLS550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $78,750 | $72,100 |
| Base Invoice | $73,237 | $67,053 |
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | 2,950 |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 1,780 |
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | |
| LED headlights | 1,600 | |
| Adaptive multicontour driver seat | 660 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |
| Heated second row seats | 625 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | 2,744 |
| Convenience Package | 2,698 | |
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |
| Night vision | 2,139 | 1,655 |
| Leather door panel trim | 699 | |
| LED headlights | 1,488 | |
| Adaptive multicontour driver seat | 614 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,860 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |
| Heated second row seats | 581 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | |
| Options (change) | 13,350 | 11,875 |
| Options (change) | 12,418 | 11,045 |
| Destination | 875 | 925 |
| Total Price | $92,975 | $84,900 |
| Total Invoice | $86,530 | $79,023 |
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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: $7,275 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,762 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | CLS |
| Trim | A8 | CLS550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 402hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $92,975 | $84,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -800 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,175 | $84,900 |
| Total Invoice | $86,530 | $79,023 |
| Adjustments for Features | -745 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $85,785 | $79,023 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | CLS |
| Trim | A8 | CLS550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| 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 | $5,725 | $4,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $800 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -745 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | A8 | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 202.2 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,410 lb. | 4,256 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.7 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 20% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 25% |
| Adaptive multicontour driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 9% |
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