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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: $121,695

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $25,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,247

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $23,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelR8R8CLS
Trim4.25.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $108,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $101,277
Navigation system 2,100    
Convenience Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500  
LED headlights 3,500    
iPod integration 100 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 8,950
Navigation system 1,953    
Convenience Package 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255  
LED headlights 3,255    
iPod integration 93 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 8,324
Options (change) 28,525 18,725 11,800
Options (change) 26,528 17,414 10,975
Destination 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $146,975 $171,975 $121,695
Total Invoice $136,984 $160,234 $113,247

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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: $34,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,052
Model Year201220122018
ModelR8R8CLS
Trim4.25.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
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$146,975$171,975$121,695
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,975$171,725$112,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$0
Total Invoice$136,984$160,234$113,247
Adjustments for Features0-233-8,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$136,984$160,001$104,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,017$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220122018
ModelR8R8CLS
Trim4.25.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$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$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$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$0 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$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$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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$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$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
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$2,985$3,235$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-8,315

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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