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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,210

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $24,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,990

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $22,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCLAA8
TrimCLA45 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,450 $78,750
Base Invoice $44,129 $73,237
Multimedia Package 2,370  
Premium 1 Package 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 3,000
Interior Package 1,500  
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Wood trim 325  
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Convenience Package   2,900
Multimedia Package 2,204  
Premium 1 Package 2,139  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,790
Interior Package 1,395  
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Wood trim 302  
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Convenience Package   2,698
Options (change) 12,835 5,900
Options (change) 11,936 5,488
Destination 925 875
Total Price $61,210 $85,525
Total Invoice $56,990 $79,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,014
Model Year20142012
ModelCLAA8
TrimCLA45 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$61,210$85,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,210$83,810
Total Invoice$56,990$79,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,990$78,004

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A8

Model Year20142012
ModelCLAA8
TrimCLA45 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, 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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$7,400$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,596

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A8

Model Year20142012
ModelCLAA8
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.4,729 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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