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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: $99,784

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $19,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,972

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $17,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8 PlusCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $107,788 $80,538
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,220
Comfort Package   1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Power trunk closer   510
Satellite radio   699
Proximity key   1,080
Navigation system   1,240
Adaptive cruise control   3,110
Driver Assistance Package 1,954  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,135
Comfort Package   1,628
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Power trunk closer   474
Satellite radio   650
Proximity key   1,004
Navigation system   1,153
Adaptive cruise control   2,892
Options (change) 2,100 10,709
Options (change) 1,954 9,959
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $118,950 $99,784
Total Invoice $110,692 $92,972

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,201
Model Year20172006
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8 PlusCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$118,950$99,784
Adjustments for Features-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,870$99,784
Total Invoice$110,692$92,972
Adjustments for Features-7,5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,173$92,972

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

Model Year20172006
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8 PlusCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,255$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5190

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

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

Model Year20172006
ModelA8 / S8CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in112.4 in
Length202.6 in193.0 in
Width76.7 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,685 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.2 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 Legroom38.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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