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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: $62,470

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $46,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,163

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $43,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLA45S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,950 $93,300
Base Invoice $46,454 $86,771
Convenience Package 500  
Garmin Map Pilot 625  
Premium Package 2,350 2,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,400
Parktronic Package 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Carbon fiber trim 950 500
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Heated steering wheel   300
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Satellite radio   550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900
Convenience Package 465  
Garmin Map Pilot 581  
Premium Package 2,186 2,605
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,303
Parktronic Package 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Carbon fiber trim 884 466
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Heated steering wheel   281
Adaptive cruise control   1,953
Satellite radio   501
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558
Options (change) 11,595 12,550
Options (change) 10,784 11,667
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $62,470 $108,725
Total Invoice $58,163 $101,313

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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: $45,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,423
Model Year20172008
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$62,470$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,470$107,945
Total Invoice$58,163$101,313
Adjustments for Features0-727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,163$100,586

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

Model Year20172008
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Rear 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 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
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$10,500$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-727

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

Model Year20172008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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