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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: $97,775

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $36,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,994

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $33,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $95,900 $109,000
Base Invoice $89,187 $101,370
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
Navigation system   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
6-speed automated manual   9,000
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
Navigation system   1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 970 21,950
Options (change) 902 20,414
Destination 905 1,000
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $97,775 $134,050
Total Invoice $90,994 $124,884

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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: $41,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,436
Model Year20132008
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$97,775$134,050
Adjustments for Features-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,890$134,050
Total Invoice$90,994$124,884
Adjustments for Features-4,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,448$124,884

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132008
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 app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,395$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,277 lb.3,605 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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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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

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