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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $98,275

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $53,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,460

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $49,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCL-ClassA8
TrimCL600A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $147,400 $78,750
Base Invoice $137,082 $73,237
iPod integration 425  
Premium Package   2,000
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
Full Leather Package   7,100
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Laminated front side windows   600
Night vision   2,300
iPod integration 395  
Premium Package   1,860
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
Full Leather Package   6,604
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Laminated front side windows   558
Night vision   2,139
Options (change) 425 18,650
Options (change) 395 17,348
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $151,700 $98,275
Total Invoice $141,352 $91,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,612
Model Year20082012
ModelCL-ClassA8
TrimCL600A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12372hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$151,700$98,275
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$151,400$98,275
Total Invoice$141,352$91,460
Adjustments for Features-2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$141,072$91,460

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelCL-ClassA8
TrimCL600A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,365$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelCL-ClassA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in117.8 in
Length199.4 in202.2 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height55.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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