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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: $66,095

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $50,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,535

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $46,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLA45S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,950 $112,500
Base Invoice $46,454 $104,627
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Premium Package 2,350  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Convenience Package 500  
Parktronic Package 970  
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 2,250
Sport exhaust 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Lane departure warning   500
Wood trim   0
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Premium Package 2,186  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Convenience Package 465  
Parktronic Package 902  
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 2,093
Sport exhaust 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Lane departure warning   467
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 15,220 2,750
Options (change) 14,156 2,560
Destination 925 895
Total Price $66,095 $116,145
Total Invoice $61,535 $108,082

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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: $44,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,378
Model Year20172014
ModelCLAA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLA45S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4520hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-21
Total Price$66,095$116,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,095$110,590
Total Invoice$61,535$108,082
Adjustments for Features0-5,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,535$102,913

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

Model Year20172014
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
Power door closers $300
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, 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
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Color seat belts$0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Interior trim, special color$0 
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
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$8,375$13,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,169

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

Model Year20172014
ModelCLAA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.8 in
Length182.3 in202.2 in
Width70.0 in76.7 in
Height56.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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