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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,545

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $67,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,303

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $63,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelCLAR8R8R8R8
TrimCLA45 AMGV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,500 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $45,105 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Interior Package 1,650        
Premium Package 2,300        
Multimedia Package 2,480        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Rear spoiler 300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650 650 650 650
Carbon fiber trim 950 2,500 2,500    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300 700 700    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 900 900    
Black exterior trim (optional) 750 1,200 1,200    
Wheels, dark finish 850        
Navigation system   2,100      
Rearview camera   1,000      
iPod integration   100 100 100 100
Power front seats       2,000 2,000
Interior Package 1,535        
Premium Package 2,139        
Multimedia Package 2,306        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Rear spoiler 279        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 605 605 605 605
Carbon fiber trim 884 2,325 2,325    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 279 651 651    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 837 837    
Black exterior trim (optional) 698 1,116 1,116    
Wheels, dark finish 791        
Navigation system   1,953      
Rearview camera   930      
iPod integration   93 93 93 93
Power front seats       1,860 1,860
Options (change) 12,120 9,150 6,050 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 11,273 8,510 5,627 2,558 2,558
Destination 925 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $61,545 $129,300 $164,200 $180,500 $205,600
Total Invoice $57,303 $120,547 $153,004 $168,163 $191,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,871
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelCLAR8R8R8R8
TrimCLA45 AMGV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine355hp I4430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionS7M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$61,545$129,300$164,200$180,500$205,600
Adjustments for Features-4,9700-1,200-5,000-6,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,575$129,300$163,000$175,500$199,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,700$46,200$69,950
Total Invoice$57,303$120,547$153,004$168,163$191,415
Adjustments for Features-4,6270-1,118-4,658-5,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,676$120,547$151,886$163,505$185,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,339$42,958$64,956

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelCLAR8R8R8R8
TrimCLA45 AMGV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   $1200
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key$250    
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000$4000
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125    
Rear air vents$100    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Dual-mode exhaust$250    
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser    $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Front splitter spoiler$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 $0
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250 $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$9,180$4,210$5,410$9,210$10,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,970$0$1,200$5,000$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6270-1,118-4,658-5,912

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015
ModelCLAR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in175.0 in
Width70.0 in75.0 in
Height56.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117562%
Total Not Requested72538%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black exterior trim (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Black exterior trim (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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