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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $98,464

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $8,661

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,744

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $8,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS55 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $93,300
Base Invoice $80,538 $86,771
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
CD changer, in-dash 430  
Navigation system 1,240  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110 2,100
Satellite radio 699 550
Power trunk closer 510  
Proximity key 1,080  
Premium Package   2,800
Rear air vents with automatic controls   600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Navigation system 1,153  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892 1,953
Satellite radio 650 501
Power trunk closer 474  
Proximity key 1,004  
Premium Package   2,605
Rear air vents with automatic controls   557
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558
Options (change) 9,389 10,950
Options (change) 8,731 10,174
Destination 775 775
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $98,464 $107,125
Total Invoice $91,744 $99,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,863
Model Year20062008
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS55 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$98,464$107,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,464$104,750
Total Invoice$91,744$99,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,744$97,607

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS55 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,300$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,213

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in115.9 in
Length193.0 in199.3 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height54.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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