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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: $107,110

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,692

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $1,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $96,200
Base Invoice $88,257 $89,465
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 500
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Cold Weather Package   850
Technology Package   3,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 466
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Cold Weather Package   791
Technology Package   3,256
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558
Options (change) 11,335 9,750
Options (change) 10,560 9,071
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $107,110 $108,875
Total Invoice $99,692 $101,461

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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: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,807
Model Year20122009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$107,110$108,875
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,995$108,875
Total Invoice$99,692$101,461
Adjustments for Features-1,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,654$101,461

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

Model Year20122009
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,965$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0380

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

Model Year20122009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in115.9 in
Length194.5 in199.3 in
Width74.1 in74.6 in
Height55.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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