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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: $112,745

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $55,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $104,923

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $51,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelR8CLS
Trim5.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $149,000 $108,900
Base Invoice $138,570 $101,277
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300  
iPod integration 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,850
6-speed automated manual 9,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209  
iPod integration 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,255  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,651
6-speed automated manual 8,463  
Options (change) 17,925 2,850
Options (change) 16,670 2,651
Destination 1,250 995
Total Price $168,175 $112,745
Total Invoice $156,490 $104,923

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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: $63,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,765
Model Year20112018
ModelR8CLS
Trim5.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine525hp V10577hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$168,175$112,745
Adjustments for Features0-7,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$168,175$105,010
Total Invoice$156,490$104,923
Adjustments for Features0-7,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$156,490$97,725

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
ModelR8CLS
Trim5.2AMG 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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,935$11,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,198

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,715 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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