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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: $103,115

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $1,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,141

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $1,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $96,200
Base Invoice $87,002 $89,465
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
Premium Package 2 4,035  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
Premium Package 2 3,753  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   557
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558
Options (change) 6,090 5,500
Options (change) 5,664 5,115
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100
Total Price $103,115 $104,625
Total Invoice $96,141 $97,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $246
Model Year20082009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$103,115$104,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,115$103,425
Total Invoice$96,141$97,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,141$96,387

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

Model Year20082009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,118

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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 Year20082009
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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested222588%
Total Not Requested30012%

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%

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