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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: $106,345

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $12,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,144

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $11,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $96,300
Base Invoice $107,788 $89,559
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package 1   3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Adaptive cruise control   2,230
Driver Assistance Package 1,954  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package 1   2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Adaptive cruise control   2,074
Options (change) 2,100 6,570
Options (change) 1,954 6,110
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $118,950 $106,345
Total Invoice $110,692 $99,144

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,601
Model Year20172009
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$118,950$106,345
Adjustments for Features-7,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,485$106,345
Total Invoice$110,692$99,144
Adjustments for Features-6,9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,745$99,144

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

Model Year20172009
ModelA8 / S8CLS
TrimS8 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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$12,190$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9470

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

Model Year20172009
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.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Legroom38.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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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 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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