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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: $105,125

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $97,971

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $1,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,300 $96,200
Base Invoice $89,559 $89,465
Premium Package 1 3,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900
Premium Package 1 2,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 466
Rear air vents with automatic controls   557
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558
Options (change) 6,840 6,000
Options (change) 6,361 5,581
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100
Total Price $106,615 $105,125
Total Invoice $99,395 $97,971

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,575
Model Year20092009
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, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$106,615$105,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,615$103,890
Total Invoice$99,395$97,971
Adjustments for Features0-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,395$96,820

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

Model Year20092009
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
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$3,415$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151

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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 Year20092009
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 Weight4,097 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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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