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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,354

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $55,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,435

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $51,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelCLSCLSR8R8
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $106,206 $135,780
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100    
Satellite radio 699 699    
Heated front seats 690      
CD changer, in-dash 430 430    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,100  
Convenience Package     2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     5,500 3,500
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023    
Satellite radio 650 650    
Heated front seats 642      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,953  
Convenience Package     1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     5,115 3,255
Options (change) 5,379 4,689 10,350 4,150
Options (change) 5,003 4,361 9,626 3,860
Destination 775 775 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 2,100 3,000
Total Price $72,354 $93,764 $127,850 $154,350
Total Invoice $67,435 $87,374 $119,132 $143,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,628
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelCLSCLSR8R8
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V8469hp V8420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$72,354$93,764$127,850$154,350
Adjustments for Features-3,145-4,0950-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,209$89,669$127,850$153,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$25,750
Total Invoice$67,435$87,374$119,132$143,840
Adjustments for Features-2,931-3,8160-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,504$83,558$119,132$143,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0$24,009

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelCLSCLSR8R8
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,305$8,255$4,160$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$4,095$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,931-3,8160-699

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062010
ModelCLSR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length193.0 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height54.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested47555%
Total Not Requested39045%

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