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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: $75,485

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $32,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,266

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $30,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelCLSCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS400CLS550S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $96,200
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $89,465
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,250    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610    
Premium Package   4,200  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Cold Weather Package     850
Technology Package     3,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,900
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,023    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497    
Premium Package   3,906  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Cold Weather Package     791
Technology Package     3,256
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,558
Options (change) 7,660 7,875 9,250
Options (change) 7,124 7,324 8,605
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $75,485 $82,900 $108,375
Total Invoice $70,266 $77,162 $100,995

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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: $31,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,401
Model Year201620162009
ModelCLSCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS400CLS550S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$75,485$82,900$108,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,485$81,485$106,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0
Total Invoice$70,266$77,162$100,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,317-1,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,266$75,845$99,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,579$0

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

Model Year201620162009
ModelCLSCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS400CLS550S8
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,300$7,715$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,317-1,328

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

Model Year20162009
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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