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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: $81,140

Audi A8 / S8 A8   
Difference: $30,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,494

Audi A8 / S8 A8   
Difference: $28,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelCLSCLSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,500 $106,500 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $92,535 $99,045 $65,741 $86,771
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950   1,400
Premium 1 Package 3,690 3,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850   500
Heated second row seats 625 625    
Special order charge 250 250    
Premium Package     3,275 2,800
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,500  
Leather door panel trim     750  
Synthetic suede headliner     1,500  
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100
Satellite radio     550 550
Heated steering wheel       300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       4,900
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744   1,303
Premium 1 Package 3,432 3,432    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651   466
Heated second row seats 581 581    
Special order charge 233 233    
Premium Package     3,045 2,605
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,396  
Leather door panel trim     698  
Synthetic suede headliner     1,396  
Adaptive cruise control     1,953 1,953
Satellite radio     490 501
Heated steering wheel       281
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       4,558
Options (change) 11,335 11,335 9,675 12,550
Options (change) 10,543 10,543 8,978 11,667
Destination 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $111,760 $118,760 $81,140 $108,725
Total Invoice $104,003 $110,513 $75,494 $101,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,051
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelCLSCLSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8577hp V8350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$111,760$118,760$81,140$108,725
Adjustments for Features-4,790-5,1900-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,970$113,570$81,140$107,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$0$26,685
Total Invoice$104,003$110,513$75,494$101,313
Adjustments for Features-4,458-4,8300-839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,545$105,683$75,494$100,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,138$0$24,980

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

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelCLSCLSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 $1000
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,140$12,540$7,350$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$5,190$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,458-4,8300-839

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

Model Year20142008
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 Weight4,256 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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested137592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested137592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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