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

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $103,705

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $21,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,688

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $19,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $101,370 $92,116
Convenience Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Convenience Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Options (change) 12,950 1,180
Options (change) 12,044 1,097
Destination 1,000 875
Gas Tax 2,100 2,600
Total Price $125,050 $103,705
Total Invoice $116,514 $96,688

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,357
Model Year20082011
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$125,050$103,705
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,050$98,845
Total Invoice$116,514$96,688
Adjustments for Features0-4,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,514$92,157

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082011
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,310$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,531

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082011
ModelR8CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length174.5 in193.0 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height49.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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