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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: $114,195

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $106,266

Audi A8 / S8 S8   
Difference: $424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelCLSA8 / S8
TrimAMG CLS63 SS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $101,277 $102,300
Premium Package 2,200  
Lane departure warning 875  
Around view cameras 800  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Cold Weather Package   800
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 2,046  
Lane departure warning 814  
Around view cameras 744  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Cold Weather Package   744
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,750 3,300
Options (change) 4,418 3,071
Destination 995 895
Total Price $114,645 $114,195
Total Invoice $106,690 $106,266

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 S8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,866
Model Year20182013
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$114,645$114,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,645$112,645
Total Invoice$106,690$106,266
Adjustments for Features0-1,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,690$104,824

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

Model Year20182013
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
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$8,975$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,442

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

Model Year20182013
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.4,641 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
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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