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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: $121,975

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $92,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,507

Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus   
Difference: $85,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelCL-ClassA8 / S8
TrimCL65 AMGS8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $211,000 $115,900
Base Invoice $196,230 $107,788
Heated steering wheel 0  
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Night vision   2,300
Heated steering wheel 0  
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Night vision   2,140
Options (change) 0 5,100
Options (change) 0 4,744
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $213,975 $121,975
Total Invoice $199,205 $113,507

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,061
Model Year20122018
ModelCL-ClassA8 / S8
TrimCL65 AMGS8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12605hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20275/35-21
Total Price$213,975$121,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$213,975$120,510
Total Invoice$199,205$113,507
Adjustments for Features0-1,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$199,205$112,144

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

Model Year20122018
ModelCL-ClassA8 / S8
TrimCL65 AMGS8 Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,750$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,363

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

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

Model Year20122018
ModelCL-ClassA8 / S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in117.8 in
Length200.6 in202.6 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height55.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight5,027 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.7 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 Volume13.5 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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