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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $93,025

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $13,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,577

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $12,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCLSA8
TrimCLS63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $78,050
Base Invoice $88,257 $72,587
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 3,000
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Cold Weather Package   800
Premium Package   2,000
Convenience Package   2,350
LED headlights   1,400
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500
Leather door panel trim   750
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,790
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Night vision 1,655 2,139
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Cold Weather Package   744
Premium Package   1,860
Convenience Package   2,185
LED headlights   1,302
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 10,265 14,100
Options (change) 9,564 13,115
Destination 875 875
Total Price $106,040 $93,025
Total Invoice $98,696 $86,577

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,654
Model Year20122011
ModelCLSA8
TrimCLS63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$106,040$93,025
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,040$92,450
Total Invoice$98,696$86,577
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,696$86,042

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelCLSA8
TrimCLS63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,950$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-535

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelCLSA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in117.8 in
Length194.5 in202.2 in
Width74.1 in76.7 in
Height55.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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