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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: $97,775

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $17,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,995

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $16,509

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA8CLS
TrimA8AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $108,900
Base Invoice $73,237 $101,277
Convenience Package 2,900  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,250
Full Leather Package 7,100  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Package 2,000 2,500
LED headlights 1,600  
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Convenience Package 2,698  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,093
Full Leather Package 6,604  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Cold Weather Package 744  
Premium Package 1,860 2,325
LED headlights 1,488  
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 18,150 5,625
Options (change) 16,883 5,232
Destination 875 995
Total Price $97,775 $115,520
Total Invoice $90,995 $107,504

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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: $16,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,950
Model Year20122018
ModelA8CLS
TrimA8AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$97,775$115,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,775$113,845
Total Invoice$90,995$107,504
Adjustments for Features0-1,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,995$105,945

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
ModelA8CLS
TrimA8AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
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
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,075$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,559

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,729 lb.4,420 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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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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 AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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