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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: $85,895

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $18,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,947

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $17,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8CLS
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $96,300
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $89,559
Warm Weather Package 1,700 1,700    
Luxury Package 4,200 4,200    
Premium Package 4,000 4,000    
Wood trim     0  
Premium Package 1       3,200
Obstacle detection, rear       1,140
Warm Weather Package 1,582 1,582    
Luxury Package 3,906 3,906    
Premium Package 3,720 3,720    
Wood trim     0  
Premium Package 1       2,976
Obstacle detection, rear       1,060
Options (change) 9,900 9,900 0 4,340
Options (change) 9,208 9,208 0 4,036
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $85,895 $94,695 $113,395 $104,115
Total Invoice $79,947 $88,131 $105,522 $97,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,660
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8CLS
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$85,895$94,695$113,395$104,115
Adjustments for Features-3,800-3,800-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,095$90,895$107,445$104,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$25,350$0
Total Invoice$79,947$88,131$105,522$97,070
Adjustments for Features-3,537-3,537-5,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,410$84,594$99,985$97,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,184$23,575$0

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

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8CLS
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,650$7,650$9,800$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$3,800$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,537-3,537-5,5370

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

Model Year20142009
ModelA8 / S8CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in112.4 in
Length202.2 in193.0 in
Width76.7 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,366 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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