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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: $100,285

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $28,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,501

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $26,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,200 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $85,746 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Premium Package 2 3,600      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110      
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500 8,380
Special order charge       1,200
Premium Package 2 3,348      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032      
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255 7,794
Special order charge       1,116
Options (change) 4,710 10,350 4,150 10,230
Options (change) 4,380 9,626 3,860 9,515
Destination 775 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 2,600 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $100,285 $128,800 $157,400 $210,380
Total Invoice $93,501 $120,082 $146,680 $195,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,448
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$100,285$128,800$157,400$210,380
Adjustments for Features-5,2200-750-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,065$128,800$156,650$208,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,850$79,920
Total Invoice$93,501$120,082$146,680$195,889
Adjustments for Features-4,8670-699-1,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,634$120,082$145,981$194,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,899$74,261

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$40 
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,605$4,385$5,135$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,220$0$750$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8670-699-1,546

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested97545%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 GT

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%

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