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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: $100,445

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $32,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,476

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $30,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8CLS
Trim4.25.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $94,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $88,257
Convenience Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Navigation system 2,100    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 850
iPod integration 100 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Convenience Package 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Navigation system 1,953    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 791
iPod integration 93 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 2,651
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Options (change) 15,125 8,825 4,670
Options (change) 14,066 8,207 4,344
Destination 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0
Total Price $132,625 $159,025 $100,445
Total Invoice $123,572 $148,187 $93,476

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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: $37,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,968
Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8CLS
Trim4.25.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8525hp V10518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$132,625$159,025$100,445
Adjustments for Features0-750-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,625$158,275$95,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,650$0
Total Invoice$123,572$148,187$93,476
Adjustments for Features0-699-4,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,572$147,488$88,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,916$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8CLS
Trim4.25.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$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$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
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$-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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,360$4,110$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-4,872

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,606 lb.4,159 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?
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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