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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: $103,415

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $29,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,419

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $27,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelR8R8CLS
Trim4.25.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $96,300
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $89,559
Navigation system 2,100    
Convenience Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140
Navigation system 1,953    
Convenience Package 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060
Options (change) 14,150 7,950 3,640
Options (change) 13,160 7,394 3,385
Destination 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,600
Total Price $132,600 $161,200 $103,415
Total Invoice $123,616 $150,214 $96,419

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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: $33,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,099
Model Year201220122009
ModelR8R8CLS
Trim4.25.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$132,600$161,200$103,415
Adjustments for Features0-750-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,600$160,450$99,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,850$0
Total Invoice$123,616$150,214$96,419
Adjustments for Features0-699-3,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,616$149,515$92,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,899$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220122009
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
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,510$4,260$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-3,902

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122009
ModelR8CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length174.5 in193.0 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height49.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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