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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: $101,395

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $32,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $94,362

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $30,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $99,500
Base Invoice $101,370 $92,535
Convenience Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500  
Navigation system 2,000  
6-speed automated manual 9,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Convenience Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115  
Navigation system 1,860  
6-speed automated manual 8,370  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 21,950 970
Options (change) 20,414 902
Destination 1,000 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $134,050 $101,395
Total Invoice $124,884 $94,362

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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: $39,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,743
Model Year20082014
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$134,050$101,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,050$94,710
Total Invoice$124,884$94,362
Adjustments for Features0-6,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,884$88,141

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082014
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,510$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,221

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082014
ModelR8CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length174.5 in194.5 in
Width75.0 in74.1 in
Height49.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,355 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.3 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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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