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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: $122,100

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $85,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,617

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $79,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMGCompetition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $95,900 $199,900
Base Invoice $89,187 $185,907
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625  
Power front seats   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741  
Power front seats   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   93
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,860
Options (change) 25,295 4,750
Options (change) 23,525 4,418
Destination 905 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $122,100 $207,600
Total Invoice $113,617 $193,275

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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: $88,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,785
Model Year20132015
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMGCompetition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine550hp V8570hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$122,100$207,600
Adjustments for Features-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,740$207,600
Total Invoice$113,617$193,275
Adjustments for Features-3,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,490$193,275

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132015
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMGCompetition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body panels $250
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$8,995$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1270

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132015
ModelCLSR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length194.5 in175.0 in
Width74.1 in75.0 in
Height55.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

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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