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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: $109,895

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $24,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $102,272

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $22,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $108,900
Base Invoice $101,370 $101,277
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  
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  
Options (change) 21,950 0
Options (change) 20,414 0
Destination 1,000 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $134,050 $109,895
Total Invoice $124,884 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,067
Model Year20082018
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8577hp 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$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-9,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,050$100,810
Total Invoice$124,884$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-8,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,884$93,817

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082018
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2AMG CLS63 S
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,210$13,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,455

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082018
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.4,420 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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested107590%
Total Not Requested11510%

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