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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: $63,435

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $52,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,060

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $48,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelCLAA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLA45 AMGS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,450 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $44,129 $106,858 $106,858
AMG Performance Seats 2,250    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500   2,100
Premium 1 Package 2,300    
Multimedia Package 2,370    
Interior Package 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Rear side airbags 420    
Special order charge 250    
Rear spoiler 300    
Sunroof, large 1,480    
Wood trim   0 0
AMG Performance Seats 2,093    
Driver Assistance Package 2,325   1,954
Premium 1 Package 2,139    
Multimedia Package 2,204    
Interior Package 1,395    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Rear side airbags 391    
Special order charge 233    
Rear spoiler 279    
Sunroof, large 1,376    
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 15,060 0 2,100
Options (change) 14,006 0 1,954
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $63,435 $115,825 $117,925
Total Invoice $59,060 $107,783 $109,737

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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: $44,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,204
Model Year201420162016
ModelCLAA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLA45 AMGS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I4520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$63,435$115,825$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-8,080-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,435$107,745$110,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$59,060$107,783$109,737
Adjustments for Features0-7,519-7,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,060$100,264$102,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,187

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

Model Year201420162016
ModelCLAA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLA45 AMGS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,375$16,455$16,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,080$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,519-7,286

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

Model Year20142016
ModelCLAA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.8 in
Length182.3 in202.6 in
Width70.0 in76.7 in
Height56.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

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%
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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