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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: $105,315

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $12,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $98,187

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $11,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $114,900
Base Invoice $87,002 $106,858
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Driver Assistance Package   1,954
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 8,290 2,100
Options (change) 7,710 1,954
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $105,315 $117,925
Total Invoice $98,187 $109,737

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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: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,636
Model Year20082016
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$105,315$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,315$110,495
Total Invoice$98,187$109,737
Adjustments for Features0-6,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,187$102,823

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

Model Year20082016
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
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$4,825$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,914

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

Model Year20082016
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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested2525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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