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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: $65,525

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $50,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,003

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $46,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLA45S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $114,900
Base Invoice $46,035 $106,858
Sport exhaust 650  
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Interior Package 1,650  
Premium Package 2,400  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Parktronic Package 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Wood trim   0
Sport exhaust 605  
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325  
Interior Package 1,535  
Premium Package 2,232  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Parktronic Package 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 15,100 0
Options (change) 14,043 0
Destination 925 925
Total Price $65,525 $115,825
Total Invoice $61,003 $107,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,610
Model Year20162016
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLA45S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4520hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/35-21
Total Price$65,525$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-7,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,525$108,120
Total Invoice$61,003$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-7,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,003$100,613

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

Model Year20162016
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLA45S8
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rear side airbags $300
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
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $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 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
Heated second row seats $200
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
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,575$15,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,170

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

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,494 lb.4,685 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 AMG CLA45

AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1100100%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested116592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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