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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: $44,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,501

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $41,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS63 AMGV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,200 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $85,746 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Premium Package 2 3,600      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000 3,000  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package       5,000
Premium Package 2 3,348      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535 535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790 2,790  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package       4,650
Options (change) 4,710 3,575 3,575 5,575
Options (change) 4,380 3,325 3,325 5,185
Destination 775 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $100,285 $144,825 $171,025 $202,525
Total Invoice $93,501 $134,866 $159,232 $188,527

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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: $46,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,955
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS63 AMGV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionT7S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$100,285$144,825$171,025$202,525
Adjustments for Features-1,7050-2,100-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,580$144,825$168,925$196,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,100$51,325
Total Invoice$93,501$134,866$159,232$188,527
Adjustments for Features-1,5900-1,955-5,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,911$134,866$157,277$182,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,411$47,727

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year2007201820182018
ModelCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS63 AMGV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
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
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,330$6,625$8,725$13,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0$2,100$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5900-1,955-5,934

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20072018
ModelCLSR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length193.0 in174.3 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height54.7 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.88.0 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 key250Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested72533%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 RWS

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200091%
Total Not Requested2009%

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