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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,135

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $53,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,781

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $49,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimCLA45 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,450 $112,500
Base Invoice $44,129 $104,627
Interior Package 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,370  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Lane departure warning   500
Wood trim   0
Interior Package 1,395  
Premium 1 Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,204  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Lane departure warning   467
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 14,760 2,750
Options (change) 13,727 2,560
Destination 925 895
Total Price $63,135 $116,145
Total Invoice $58,781 $108,082

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,447
Model Year20142014
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimCLA45 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I4520hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-21
Total Price$63,135$116,145
Adjustments for Features0-7,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,135$108,780
Total Invoice$58,781$108,082
Adjustments for Features0-6,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,781$101,228

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

Model Year20142014
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimCLA45 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,025$15,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,854

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

Model Year20142014
ModelCLAA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.8 in
Length182.3 in202.2 in
Width70.0 in76.7 in
Height56.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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