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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: $68,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,087

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $63,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelCLSR8R8
TrimCLS63 AMGV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,050 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $92,116 $153,357 $180,792
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180    
Carbon fiber trim 2,580 3,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097    
Carbon fiber trim 2,399 3,162  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650
Options (change) 3,760 6,975 5,575
Options (change) 3,496 6,487 5,185
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300 1,300
Total Price $106,285 $174,425 $202,525
Total Invoice $99,087 $162,394 $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: $66,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,139
Model Year201120182018
ModelCLSR8R8
TrimCLS63 AMGV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$106,285$174,425$202,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,285$173,170$197,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,025
Total Invoice$99,087$162,394$188,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,168-4,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,087$161,226$183,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,339

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120182018
ModelCLSR8R8
TrimCLS63 AMGV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Bright-finished fuel door $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
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,330$8,585$12,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,168-4,962

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.98.0 ft3

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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 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
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
Total Requested200091%
Total Not Requested2009%

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