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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: $75,995

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $18,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,739

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $17,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelCLSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLS55 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $80,538 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Lighting Package 1,220      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100      
Navigation system 1,240      
Satellite radio 699      
Power trunk closer 510      
Proximity key 1,080      
Wood trim       0
Lighting Package 1,135      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023      
Navigation system 1,153      
Satellite radio 650      
Power trunk closer 474      
Proximity key 1,004      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 5,849 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,439 0 0 0
Destination 775 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $94,924 $75,995 $84,795 $113,395
Total Invoice $88,452 $70,739 $78,923 $105,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,008
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelCLSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLS55 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$94,924$75,995$84,795$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,465-2,465-7,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,924$73,530$82,330$106,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$32,525
Total Invoice$88,452$70,739$78,923$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-2,295-2,294-6,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,452$68,444$76,629$98,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,185$30,248

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

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelCLSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLS55 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  $125
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Massage, driver seat$100  $100
Massage, passenger seat$100  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,625$6,090$6,090$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465$2,465$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,295-2,294-6,830

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

Model Year20062014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.8 in
Length193.0 in202.2 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height54.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

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

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