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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: $125,090

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S   
Difference: $4,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $116,399

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S   
Difference: $4,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMG SS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $106,550 $114,900
Base Invoice $99,092 $106,858
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,100
Premium Package 3,740  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950  
Heated second row seats 625  
Around view cameras 800  
Cold Weather Package   750
Dynamic Package   11,000
Wood trim   0
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 1,954
Premium Package 3,478  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324  
Heated second row seats 581  
Around view cameras 744  
Cold Weather Package   697
Dynamic Package   10,230
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 17,615 13,850
Options (change) 16,382 12,881
Destination 925 925
Total Price $125,090 $129,675
Total Invoice $116,399 $120,664

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,018
Model Year20152016
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMG SS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$125,090$129,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,090$128,335
Total Invoice$116,399$120,664
Adjustments for Features0-1,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,399$119,417

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

Model Year20152016
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS63 AMG SS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,800$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,247

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

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,420 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 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

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-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100Yes
Total Requested4100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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