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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: $103,415

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $29,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,419

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $27,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS63 AMGV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $96,300 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $89,559 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140      
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300 1,300 1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500 2,000
Power front seats       2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060      
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209 1,209 1,209
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255 1,860
Power front seats       1,860
Options (change) 3,640 14,050 7,950 5,950
Options (change) 3,385 13,067 7,394 5,534
Destination 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 2,600 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $103,415 $133,200 $163,400 $180,745
Total Invoice $96,419 $124,174 $152,260 $168,391

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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: $33,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,004
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS63 AMGV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$103,415$133,200$163,400$180,745
Adjustments for Features-3,4850-250-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,930$133,200$163,150$176,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,950$43,370
Total Invoice$96,419$124,174$152,260$168,391
Adjustments for Features-3,2490-233-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,170$124,174$152,027$164,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,853$40,327

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelCLSR8R8R8
TrimCLS63 AMGV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
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   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Second-row low console$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
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 
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   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
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   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
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   
Total Value of Features$8,095$4,610$4,860$8,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0$250$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2490-233-3,890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092014
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft33.5 ft3

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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, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
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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