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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: $84,080

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,266

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $4,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelCLSA8
TrimCLS550A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $78,050
Base Invoice $69,890 $72,587
Premium Package 3,900 2,000
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 3,000
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Cold Weather Package   800
Convenience Package   2,350
LED headlights   1,400
Leather door panel trim   750
Premium Package 3,627 1,860
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,790
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Cold Weather Package   744
Convenience Package   2,185
LED headlights   1,302
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 7,935 10,300
Options (change) 7,381 9,580
Destination 995 875
Total Price $84,080 $89,225
Total Invoice $78,266 $83,042

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,450
Model Year20182011
ModelCLSA8
TrimCLS550A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$84,080$89,225
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,080$88,875
Total Invoice$78,266$83,042
Adjustments for Features0-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,266$82,716

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182011
ModelCLSA8
TrimCLS550A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182011
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 Weight4,159 lb.4,410 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%

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