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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: $59,945

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $112,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,814

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $104,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelCLAR8R8
TrimCLA45 AMGV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,500 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $45,105 $153,357 $180,792
Interior Package 1,650    
Premium Package 2,300    
Multimedia Package 2,480    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850    
Carbon fiber trim 950 3,400  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300 700  
Rear spoiler 300    
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000
Interior Package 1,535    
Premium Package 2,139    
Multimedia Package 2,306    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 535 535
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791    
Carbon fiber trim 884 3,162  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 279 651  
Rear spoiler 279    
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650
Options (change) 10,520 4,675 5,575
Options (change) 9,784 4,348 5,185
Destination 925 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $59,945 $172,125 $202,525
Total Invoice $55,814 $160,255 $188,527

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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: $111,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103,678
Model Year201520182018
ModelCLAR8R8
TrimCLA45 AMGV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine355hp I4532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionS7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$59,945$172,125$202,525
Adjustments for Features0-820-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,945$171,305$196,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,625
Total Invoice$55,814$160,255$188,527
Adjustments for Features0-763-5,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,814$159,492$183,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,827

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year201520182018
ModelCLAR8R8
TrimCLA45 AMGV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,265$9,085$13,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$820$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-763-5,208

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152018
ModelCLAR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in174.3 in
Width70.0 in76.4 in
Height56.6 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.18.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%
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 key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested130059%

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