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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: $59,490

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $74,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,392

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $69,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelCLAR8
TrimAMG CLA454.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,950 $114,200
Base Invoice $46,454 $106,206
Premium Package 2,350 2,100
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Convenience Package 500  
Garmin Map Pilot 625  
Parktronic Package 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Carbon fiber trim 950 2,500
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,186 1,953
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Convenience Package 465  
Garmin Map Pilot 581  
Parktronic Package 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Carbon fiber trim 884 2,325
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Navigation system   1,860
Options (change) 8,615 16,350
Options (change) 8,013 15,206
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $59,490 $133,850
Total Invoice $55,392 $124,712

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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: $80,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,665
Model Year20172009
ModelCLAR8
TrimAMG CLA454.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine375hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$59,490$133,850
Adjustments for Features-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,750$133,850
Total Invoice$55,392$124,712
Adjustments for Features-5,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,047$124,712

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172009
ModelCLAR8
TrimAMG CLA454.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$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 
Cargo net $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 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
Color seat belts$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,850$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,494 lb.3,605 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
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
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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