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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: $119,695

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $13,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $111,397

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $12,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $115,900
Base Invoice $89,187 $107,788
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,100
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Cold Weather Package   750
Dynamic Package   11,000
Wood trim   0
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,954
Night vision 1,655 2,140
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Cold Weather Package   698
Dynamic Package   10,230
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 22,890 16,150
Options (change) 21,305 15,022
Destination 905 950
Total Price $119,695 $133,000
Total Invoice $111,397 $123,760

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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: $8,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,092
Model Year20132017
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$119,695$133,000
Adjustments for Features0-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,695$128,410
Total Invoice$111,397$123,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,397$119,489

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

Model Year20132017
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGS8 Plus
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 
Animal detection, night $50
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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$6,300$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,271

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

Model Year20132017
ModelCLSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in117.8 in
Length194.5 in202.6 in
Width74.1 in76.7 in
Height55.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested400098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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