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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: $85,895

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $19,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,947

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $18,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelCLSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $97,950 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $91,094 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Premium Package 1 3,250      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160      
Warm Weather Package   1,700 1,700  
Luxury Package   4,200 4,200  
Premium Package   4,000 4,000  
Wood trim       0
Premium Package 1 3,022      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079      
Warm Weather Package   1,582 1,582  
Luxury Package   3,906 3,906  
Premium Package   3,720 3,720  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,410 9,900 9,900 0
Options (change) 4,101 9,208 9,208 0
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $105,835 $85,895 $94,695 $113,395
Total Invoice $98,670 $79,947 $88,131 $105,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,190
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelCLSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$105,835$85,895$94,695$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-3,725-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,835$82,170$90,970$107,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$25,350
Total Invoice$98,670$79,947$88,131$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-3,467-3,467-5,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,670$76,480$84,664$100,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,184$23,575

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

Model Year2010201420142014
ModelCLSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,875$7,600$7,600$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$3,725$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,467-3,467-5,467

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

Model Year20102014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.8 in
Length193.0 in202.2 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height54.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

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