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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: $83,170

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $25,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,419

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $23,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS550S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $96,200
Base Invoice $69,890 $89,465
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Premium Package 3,900  
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 2,093  
Premium Package 3,627  
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) 7,025 9,250
Options (change) 6,534 8,605
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $83,170 $108,375
Total Invoice $77,419 $100,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,660
Model Year20182009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS550S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$83,170$108,375
Adjustments for Features-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,080$108,375
Total Invoice$77,419$100,995
Adjustments for Features-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,335$100,995

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

Model Year20182009
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimCLS550S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,340$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-840

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

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

Model Year20182009
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 Weight4,159 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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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