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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: $117,790

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $66,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $109,609

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $61,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelR8R8CLS
TrimV10V10 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $164,900 $194,400 $95,900
Base Invoice $153,357 $180,792 $89,187
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000    
Carbon fiber trim 3,400   2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900   12,625
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   5,000  
Premium 1 Package     3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Illuminated door sill trim plates     850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790    
Carbon fiber trim 3,162   2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207   11,741
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   4,650  
Premium 1 Package     3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Illuminated door sill trim plates     791
Options (change) 16,875 5,575 20,985
Options (change) 15,694 5,185 19,517
Destination 1,250 1,250 905
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $184,325 $202,525 $117,790
Total Invoice $171,601 $188,527 $109,609

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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: $68,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,151
Model Year201820182013
ModelR8R8CLS
TrimV10V10 PlusCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine532hp V10602hp V10518hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$184,325$202,525$117,790
Adjustments for Features0-75-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$184,325$202,450$115,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,125$0
Total Invoice$171,601$188,527$109,609
Adjustments for Features0-70-2,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$171,601$188,457$107,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,856$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182013
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
Power trunk closer  $350
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Massage, driver 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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,485$6,560$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-2,159

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182013
ModelR8CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length174.3 in194.5 in
Width76.4 in74.1 in
Height48.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft315.3 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 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 seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested180082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

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