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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: $104,245

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $36,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $97,013

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $34,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $99,500
Base Invoice $106,206 $92,535
6-speed automated manual 9,100  
Premium Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   970
6-speed automated manual 8,463  
Premium Package 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115  
Navigation system 1,860  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,651
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 23,150 3,820
Options (change) 21,530 3,553
Destination 1,200 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $140,650 $104,245
Total Invoice $131,036 $97,013

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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: $42,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,709
Model Year20092014
ModelR8CLS
Trim4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$140,650$104,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,650$98,135
Total Invoice$131,036$97,013
Adjustments for Features0-5,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,036$91,327

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092014
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,585$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,686

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092014
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested47555%
Total Not Requested39045%

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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