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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: $107,625

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,286

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $2,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $97,950 $93,300
Base Invoice $91,094 $86,771
Premium Package 1 3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160  
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,100
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 500
Premium Package   2,800
Rear air vents with automatic controls   600
Satellite radio   550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079  
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 1,953
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 466
Premium Package   2,605
Rear air vents with automatic controls   557
Satellite radio   501
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558
Options (change) 9,230 11,450
Options (change) 8,584 10,640
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100
Total Price $110,655 $107,625
Total Invoice $103,153 $100,286

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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: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,855
Model Year20102008
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)510, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$110,655$107,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,655$106,565
Total Invoice$103,153$100,286
Adjustments for Features0-988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,153$99,298

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

Model Year20102008
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 
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
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 
Heated second row seats $200
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$3,490$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-988

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

Model Year20102008
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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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117578%
Total Not Requested32522%

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