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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: $116,020

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $107,969

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $2,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $108,900
Base Invoice $106,858 $101,277
Driver Assistance Package 2,100 2,250
Cold Weather Package 750  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   2,200
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Around view cameras   800
Driver Assistance Package 1,954 2,093
Cold Weather Package 697  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   2,046
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Around view cameras   744
Options (change) 2,850 6,125
Options (change) 2,651 5,697
Destination 925 995
Total Price $118,675 $116,020
Total Invoice $110,434 $107,969

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,800
Model Year20152018
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$118,675$116,020
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,960$116,020
Total Invoice$110,434$107,969
Adjustments for Features-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,769$107,969

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

Model Year20152018
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
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$10,090$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6650

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

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,685 lb.4,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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