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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: $106,285

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $68,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,087

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $63,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelR8R8CLS
TrimV10V10 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $164,900 $194,400 $99,050
Base Invoice $153,357 $180,792 $92,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000    
Carbon fiber trim 3,400   2,580
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   5,000  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790    
Carbon fiber trim 3,162   2,399
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   4,650  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097
Options (change) 6,975 5,575 3,760
Options (change) 6,487 5,185 3,496
Destination 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 2,600
Total Price $174,425 $202,525 $106,285
Total Invoice $162,394 $188,527 $99,087

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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: $66,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,139
Model Year201820182011
ModelR8R8CLS
TrimV10V10 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine532hp V10602hp V10507hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$174,425$202,525$106,285
Adjustments for Features-1,255-5,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$173,170$197,195$106,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,025$0
Total Invoice$162,394$188,527$99,087
Adjustments for Features-1,168-4,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$161,226$183,565$99,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,339$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182011
ModelR8R8CLS
TrimV10V10 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
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
Ceramic brake rotors $4000 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,585$12,660$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$5,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,168-4,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182011
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft315.9 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, 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
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
Total Requested200091%
Total Not Requested2009%

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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