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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: $84,290

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,469

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $1,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8CLS
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $71,300
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $66,309
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800  
Driver Assistance Package 3,250 3,250 2,250 2,950
Premium Package 4,000 4,000    
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 1,780
Wood trim     0  
Lane departure warning     500  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       660
Premium 1 Package       4,390
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Heated second row seats       625
Special order charge       250
Heated steering wheel       490
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744  
Driver Assistance Package 3,023 3,023 2,093 2,744
Premium Package 3,720 3,720    
Night vision 2,139 2,139 2,139 1,655
Wood trim     0  
Lane departure warning     467  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       614
Premium 1 Package       4,083
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Heated second row seats       581
Special order charge       250
Heated steering wheel       456
Options (change) 10,350 10,350 5,850 12,115
Options (change) 9,626 9,626 5,443 11,285
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $86,345 $95,145 $119,245 $84,290
Total Invoice $80,365 $88,549 $110,965 $78,469

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $221
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8CLS
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21255/40-18
Total Price$86,345$95,145$119,245$84,290
Adjustments for Features-1,800-1,800-5,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,545$93,345$114,020$84,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$29,475$0
Total Invoice$80,365$88,549$110,965$78,469
Adjustments for Features-1,675-1,675-4,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,690$86,874$106,103$78,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,184$27,413$0

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

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8CLS
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8CLS550
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 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Lane departure prevention   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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 headliner  $650 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,075$7,075$10,500$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$1,800$5,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,675-1,675-4,8620

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in113.2 in
Length202.2 in194.5 in
Width76.7 in74.1 in
Height57.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,366 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 Legroom37.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
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 seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
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 seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested210090%
Total Not Requested22510%

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