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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: $115,700

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $107,666

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $1,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLS63 SS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $101,277 $104,627
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250
Heated second row seats 625  
Around view cameras 800  
Cold Weather Package   800
Lane departure warning   500
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 2,046  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093
Heated second row seats 581  
Around view cameras 744  
Cold Weather Package   744
Lane departure warning   467
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 5,875 3,550
Options (change) 5,464 3,304
Destination 925 895
Total Price $115,700 $116,945
Total Invoice $107,666 $108,826

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $741
Model Year20172014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLS63 SS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-21
Total Price$115,700$116,945
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,700$116,495
Total Invoice$107,666$108,826
Adjustments for Features0-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,666$108,407

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

Model Year20172014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLS63 SS8
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 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 
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
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock $25
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 
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$9,325$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419

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

Model Year20172014
ModelCLSA8 / S8
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.4,685 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length 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, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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