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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $87,945

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $63,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,855

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $59,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelCL-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCL63 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $142,700 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $132,711 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Night vision 2,120 2,300 2,300 2,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880      
iPod integration 425      
Bluetooth cell phone link 300      
Comfort Package   2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package   3,000 3,000  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000 2,500
Laminated front side windows   600 600  
Leather door panel trim   750 750  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500 1,500  
Warm Weather Package   1,700 1,700  
Wood trim       0
Night vision 1,972 2,139 2,139 2,139
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678      
iPod integration 395      
Bluetooth cell phone link 279      
Comfort Package   1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package   2,790 2,790  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790 2,327
Laminated front side windows   558 558  
Leather door panel trim   699 699  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396 1,396  
Warm Weather Package   1,582 1,582  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 5,725 14,850 14,850 4,800
Options (change) 5,324 13,814 13,814 4,466
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $151,900 $87,945 $96,645 $115,695
Total Invoice $141,510 $81,855 $89,947 $107,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,933
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelCL-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCL63 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$151,900$87,945$96,645$115,695
Adjustments for Features-77500-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$151,125$87,945$96,645$113,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$25,300
Total Invoice$141,510$81,855$89,947$107,661
Adjustments for Features-72200-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$140,788$81,855$89,947$105,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,092$23,526

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelCL-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCL63 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Parking guidance system - passive$250   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Digital instruments$0   
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300   
Metal pedals$75   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$9,290$8,515$8,515$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0$0$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-72200-2,280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092013
ModelCL-ClassA8 / S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in117.8 in
Length199.4 in202.2 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height55.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,599 lb.4,740 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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