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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: $60,570

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $145,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,397

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $135,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelR8CLA
TrimGTAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $196,800 $49,950
Base Invoice $183,024 $46,454
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 720
iPod integration 0  
Carbon fiber trim 1,960 950
Special order charge 1,200  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates 2,500  
Convenience Package   500
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Premium Package   2,350
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Carbon fiber mirror housings   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 669
iPod integration 0  
Carbon fiber trim 1,823 884
Special order charge 1,116  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates 2,325  
Convenience Package   465
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Premium Package   2,186
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Carbon fiber mirror housings   1,116
Options (change) 6,310 9,695
Options (change) 5,869 9,018
Destination 1,250 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $206,460 $60,570
Total Invoice $192,243 $56,397

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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: $149,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,389
Model Year20122017
ModelR8CLA
TrimGTAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V10375hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$206,460$60,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$206,460$56,765
Total Invoice$192,243$56,397
Adjustments for Features0-3,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$192,243$52,854

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122017
ModelR8CLA
TrimGTAMG 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
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 
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 
Carbon fiber body panels$250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Color seat belts $0
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Dampers, manually adjustable$400 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,495$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,543

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,606 lb.3,263 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
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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