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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: $99,784

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $19,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,972

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $17,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS55 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $115,900
Base Invoice $80,538 $107,788
Lighting Package 1,220  
Comfort Package 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 699  
Navigation system 1,240  
Power trunk closer 510  
Proximity key 1,080  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Wood trim   0
Lighting Package 1,135  
Comfort Package 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 650  
Navigation system 1,153  
Power trunk closer 474  
Proximity key 1,004  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892  
Driver Assistance Package   1,954
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 10,709 2,100
Options (change) 9,959 1,954
Destination 775 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $99,784 $118,950
Total Invoice $92,972 $110,692

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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: $11,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,201
Model Year20062017
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS55 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$99,784$118,950
Adjustments for Features0-8,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,784$110,870
Total Invoice$92,972$110,692
Adjustments for Features0-7,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,972$103,173

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

Model Year20062017
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS55 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,175$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,519

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

Model Year20062017
ModelCLSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.8 in
Length193.0 in202.6 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height54.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.2 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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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