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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: $107,070

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $12,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,656

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $11,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $89,187 $104,627
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,250
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Cold Weather Package   800
Lane departure warning   500
Wood trim   0
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Night vision 1,655 2,139
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,093
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Cold Weather Package   744
Lane departure warning   467
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 10,265 5,850
Options (change) 9,564 5,443
Destination 905 895
Total Price $107,070 $119,245
Total Invoice $99,656 $110,965

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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: $8,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,773
Model Year20132014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG15/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-21
Total Price$107,070$119,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,070$115,445
Total Invoice$99,656$110,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,656$107,429

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

Model Year20132014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 
Active steering $1000
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$6,125$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,536

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

Model Year20132014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in117.8 in
Length194.5 in202.2 in
Width74.1 in76.7 in
Height55.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,685 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested220088%
Total Not Requested30012%
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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

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
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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