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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,410

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $68,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,391

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $64,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelR8CLA
Trim4.2AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $50,400
Base Invoice $101,370 $46,872
Convenience Package 3,500 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 720
Navigation system 2,000  
6-speed automated manual 9,000  
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Parktronic Package   970
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Convenience Package 3,255 372
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 669
Navigation system 1,860  
6-speed automated manual 8,370  
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Parktronic Package   902
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Options (change) 15,150 7,015
Options (change) 14,090 6,524
Destination 1,000 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $127,250 $58,410
Total Invoice $118,560 $54,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,630
Model Year20082018
ModelR8CLA
Trim4.2AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$127,250$58,410
Adjustments for Features0-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,250$52,545
Total Invoice$118,560$54,391
Adjustments for Features0-5,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,560$48,930

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082018
ModelR8CLA
Trim4.2AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Color seat belts $0
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,035$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,461

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082018
ModelR8CLA
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in182.3 in
Width75.0 in70.0 in
Height49.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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