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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: $57,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,435

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $53,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelCLSCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100      
Heated front seats 690        
CD changer, in-dash 430 430      
Satellite radio 699 699      
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,100    
Convenience Package     2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     5,500 3,500 2,000
Power front seats         2,000
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023      
Heated front seats 642        
CD changer, in-dash 400 400      
Satellite radio 650 650      
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,953    
Convenience Package     1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     5,115 3,255 1,860
Power front seats         1,860
Options (change) 5,379 4,689 10,250 4,150 4,650
Options (change) 5,003 4,361 9,533 3,860 4,325
Destination 775 775 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $72,354 $93,764 $129,400 $159,600 $179,445
Total Invoice $67,435 $87,374 $120,640 $148,726 $167,182

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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: $59,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,367
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelCLSCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V8469hp V8430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT7T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$72,354$93,764$129,400$159,600$179,445
Adjustments for Features-2,320-3,2700-250-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,034$90,494$129,400$159,350$175,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$29,950$45,670
Total Invoice$67,435$87,374$120,640$148,726$167,182
Adjustments for Features-2,162-3,0470-233-4,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,273$84,327$120,640$148,493$163,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0$27,853$42,466

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelCLSCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Second-row low console$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
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$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound $250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass  $0$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$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,805$8,755$5,485$5,735$9,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$3,270$0$250$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,162-3,0470-233-4,076

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062014
ModelCLSR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length193.0 in175.0 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height54.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.0 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 V8

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47557%
Total Not Requested36543%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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