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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: $62,155

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $45,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,869

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $42,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLA45S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $96,200
Base Invoice $46,035 $89,465
Interior Package 1,650  
Premium Package 2,400  
Parktronic Package 970  
Garmin Map Pilot 600  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rearview camera 460  
Carbon fiber trim 950 500
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Technology Package   3,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900
Interior Package 1,535  
Premium Package 2,232  
Parktronic Package 902  
Garmin Map Pilot 558  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rearview camera 428  
Carbon fiber trim 884 466
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Technology Package   3,256
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558
Options (change) 11,730 8,900
Options (change) 10,909 8,280
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $62,155 $108,025
Total Invoice $57,869 $100,670

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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: $43,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,993
Model Year20162009
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLA45S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4450hp V10
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$62,155$108,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,155$106,085
Total Invoice$57,869$100,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,869$98,862

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

Model Year20162009
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLA45S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,325$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,808

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

Model Year20162009
ModelCLAA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.9 in
Length182.3 in199.3 in
Width70.0 in74.6 in
Height56.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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, configurable0No
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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