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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: $103,115

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $27,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,141

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $25,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelR8R8R8CLS
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $151,200 $170,545 $93,550
Base Invoice $106,857 $140,616 $158,607 $87,002
Convenience Package 2,000      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 2,000  
iPod integration 100 100 100 425
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Power front seats     2,000  
Premium Package 2       4,035
Obstacle detection, rear       1,120
Voice control for nav and audio       510
Convenience Package 1,860      
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 1,860  
iPod integration 93 93 93 395
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209 1,209  
Power front seats     1,860  
Premium Package 2       3,753
Obstacle detection, rear       1,042
Voice control for nav and audio       474
Options (change) 11,650 5,550 6,050 6,090
Options (change) 10,835 5,162 5,627 5,664
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,600
Total Price $130,800 $161,000 $180,845 $103,115
Total Invoice $121,942 $150,028 $168,484 $96,141

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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: $33,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,181
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelR8R8R8CLS
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$130,800$161,000$180,845$103,115
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,375-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,800$160,750$176,470$97,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,950$45,670$0
Total Invoice$121,942$150,028$168,484$96,141
Adjustments for Features0-233-4,076-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,942$149,795$164,408$90,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,853$42,466$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelR8R8R8CLS
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Second-row low console   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
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$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0$0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$-300$-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
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,760$5,010$9,135$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,375$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-4,076-5,380

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142008
ModelR8CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length175.0 in193.0 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height49.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47557%
Total Not Requested36543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested132552%

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