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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: $46,540

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $39,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,352

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $36,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelCLACLAA8
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $78,050
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $72,587
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Interior Package 1,650    
Convenience Package 400 400 2,350
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500 3,000
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325  
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  
LED headlights     1,400
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Interior Package 1,535    
Convenience Package 372 372 2,185
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395 2,790
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Wood trim 302 302  
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  
LED headlights     1,302
Options (change) 12,845 11,995 6,750
Options (change) 11,946 11,155 6,277
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $46,540 $63,390 $85,675
Total Invoice $43,352 $59,022 $79,739

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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: $35,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,195
Model Year201820182011
ModelCLACLAA8
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$46,540$63,390$85,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,540$60,565$82,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,025$0
Total Invoice$43,352$59,022$79,739
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-3,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,352$56,392$76,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,040$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A8

Model Year201820182011
ModelCLACLAA8
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
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
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rear side airbags  $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
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$150 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$5,975$8,800$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630-3,192

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182011
ModelCLAA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.8 in
Length182.3 in202.2 in
Width70.0 in76.7 in
Height56.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,410 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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