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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: $113,070

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $30,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $105,217

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $28,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSR8R8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,900 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $88,257 $106,206 $138,570
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 9,900 9,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 875 875
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,500 2,500
Navigation system   2,100  
Convenience Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
iPod integration   100 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300 1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 9,207 9,207
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 813 813
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,325 2,325
Navigation system   1,953  
Convenience Package   1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
iPod integration   93 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209 1,209
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255
Options (change) 17,295 25,025 18,725
Options (change) 16,085 23,273 17,414
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $113,070 $143,475 $171,975
Total Invoice $105,217 $133,729 $160,234

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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: $35,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,267
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSR8R8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$113,070$143,475$171,975
Adjustments for Features-5,1100-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,960$143,475$171,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,750
Total Invoice$105,217$133,729$160,234
Adjustments for Features-4,7550-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,462$133,729$159,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,806

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSR8R8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,470$3,360$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,110$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7550-699

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length194.5 in174.5 in
Width74.1 in75.0 in
Height55.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft33.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8 specs.

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, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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