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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: $73,004

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $71,821

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,039

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $66,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelR8R8R8CLSCLS
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 PlusCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $138,700 $164,900 $194,400 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $128,991 $153,357 $180,792 $60,357 $80,538
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000 3,000      
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000    
Lighting Package       1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear       1,100 1,100
Satellite radio       699 699
Proximity key       1,080 1,080
Navigation system       1,240 1,240
Heated front seats       690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 535    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790 2,790      
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650    
Lighting Package       1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear       1,023 1,023
Satellite radio       650 650
Proximity key       1,004 1,004
Navigation system       1,153 1,153
Heated front seats       642  
Options (change) 3,575 3,575 5,575 6,029 5,339
Options (change) 3,325 3,325 5,185 5,607 4,965
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,700
Total Price $144,825 $171,025 $202,525 $73,004 $94,414
Total Invoice $134,866 $159,232 $188,527 $68,039 $87,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,413
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelR8R8R8CLSCLS
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 PlusCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13550, 13140, 5?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$144,825$171,025$202,525$73,004$94,414
Adjustments for Features-445-2,545-6,8200-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$144,380$168,480$195,705$73,004$93,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,100$51,325$0$20,460
Total Invoice$134,866$159,232$188,527$68,039$87,978
Adjustments for Features-414-2,370-6,3490-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$134,452$156,862$182,178$68,039$87,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,410$47,726$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelR8R8R8CLSCLS
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 PlusCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500  
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  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400  
Retractable rear spoiler $400   
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,725$9,825$14,100$7,280$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$2,545$6,820$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-414-2,370-6,3490-885

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182006
ModelR8CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length174.3 in193.0 in
Width76.4 in73.7 in
Height48.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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