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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: $44,820

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $32,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,748

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $30,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
ModelCLACLAA8
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $74,550
Base Invoice $30,132 $46,454 $69,331
Convenience Package 500 500  
Premium Package 2,350 2,350  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Interior Package 1,650    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Carbon fiber trim   950 500
Technology Package     1,500
Convenience Package 465 465  
Premium Package 2,186 2,186  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Interior Package 1,535    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Carbon fiber trim   884 466
Technology Package     1,396
Options (change) 11,495 11,595 2,000
Options (change) 10,691 10,784 1,862
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $44,820 $62,470 $77,375
Total Invoice $41,748 $58,163 $72,018

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,497
Model Year201720172010
ModelCLACLAA8
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4350hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$44,820$62,470$77,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,820$59,445$75,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,625$0
Total Invoice$41,748$58,163$72,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,816-1,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,748$55,347$70,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,599$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A8

Model Year201720172010
ModelCLACLAA8
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$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$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Color seat belts $0 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Interior trim, special color $0 
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,825$10,850$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,816-1,773

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172010
ModelCLAA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.9 in
Length182.3 in199.3 in
Width70.0 in74.6 in
Height56.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,289 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 CLA250

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%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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