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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: $97,775

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $16,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,995

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $15,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelCLSA8
TrimCLS63 AMG SA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $106,550 $78,750
Base Invoice $99,092 $73,237
Premium Package 3,740 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 3,000
Heated second row seats 625  
Cold Weather Package   800
Convenience Package   2,900
Full Leather Package   7,100
Sunshades, second row, power   750
LED headlights   1,600
Premium Package 3,478 1,860
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,790
Heated second row seats 581  
Cold Weather Package   744
Convenience Package   2,698
Full Leather Package   6,604
Sunshades, second row, power   699
LED headlights   1,488
Options (change) 7,165 18,150
Options (change) 6,663 16,883
Destination 925 875
Total Price $114,640 $97,775
Total Invoice $106,680 $90,995

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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: $15,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,359
Model Year20152012
ModelCLSA8
TrimCLS63 AMG SA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$114,640$97,775
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,215$97,775
Total Invoice$106,680$90,995
Adjustments for Features-1,3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,354$90,995

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152012
ModelCLSA8
TrimCLS63 AMG SA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,500$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3260

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,420 lb.4,729 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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