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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: $72,365

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,365

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $5,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelCLSCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS400CLS550A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $70,690
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $65,741
Premium 1 Package 3,250    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 690
Premium Package   4,200 3,275
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Leather door panel trim     750
Satellite radio     550
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,500
Premium 1 Package 3,023    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 641
Premium Package   3,906 3,045
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Leather door panel trim     698
Satellite radio     490
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,396
Options (change) 5,450 5,665 6,765
Options (change) 5,069 5,269 6,270
Destination 925 925 775
Total Price $72,365 $79,790 $78,230
Total Invoice $67,365 $74,270 $72,786

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,700
Model Year201520152008
ModelCLSCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS400CLS550A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$72,365$79,790$78,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,365$78,525$77,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,160$0
Total Invoice$67,365$74,270$72,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,365$73,093$72,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,728$0

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

Model Year201520152008
ModelCLSCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS400CLS550A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
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 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$5,350$6,615$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-721

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

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested142578%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97565%
Total Not Requested52535%

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