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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: $106,285

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $34,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,087

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $31,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,050 $114,200
Base Invoice $92,116 $106,206
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Carbon fiber trim 2,580 2,500
Premium Package   2,100
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
Navigation system   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Carbon fiber trim 2,399 2,325
Premium Package   1,953
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
Navigation system   1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
Options (change) 3,760 23,150
Options (change) 3,496 21,530
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100
Total Price $106,285 $140,650
Total Invoice $99,087 $131,036

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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: $37,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,058
Model Year20112009
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$106,285$140,650
Adjustments for Features-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,950$140,650
Total Invoice$99,087$131,036
Adjustments for Features-3,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,978$131,036

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112009
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,770$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112009
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 Weight4,097 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium 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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