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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: $60,325

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $146,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,167

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $136,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCLAR8
TrimAMG CLA45GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,500 $196,800
Base Invoice $46,035 $183,024
Interior Package 1,650  
Premium Package 2,400  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Rear spoiler 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Carbon fiber trim 950 1,960
Synthetic suede steering wheel 600  
iPod integration   0
Special order charge   1,200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   2,500
Interior Package 1,535  
Premium Package 2,232  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Rear spoiler 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Carbon fiber trim 884 1,823
Synthetic suede steering wheel 558  
iPod integration   0
Special order charge   1,116
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   2,325
Options (change) 9,900 6,310
Options (change) 9,207 5,869
Destination 925 1,250
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $60,325 $206,460
Total Invoice $56,167 $192,243

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $149,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138,762
Model Year20162012
ModelCLAR8
TrimAMG CLA45GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine375hp I4560hp V10
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$60,325$206,460
Adjustments for Features-2,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,440$206,460
Total Invoice$56,167$192,243
Adjustments for Features-2,6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,481$192,243

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162012
ModelCLAR8
TrimAMG CLA45GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
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 
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 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body panels $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Dampers, manually adjustable $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,005$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6860

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162012
ModelCLAR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in174.5 in
Width70.0 in75.0 in
Height56.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.1 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 AMG CLA45

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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested31525%

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