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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: $110,325

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S   
Difference: $57,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $102,668

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S   
Difference: $53,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMG S5.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $106,550 $149,000
Base Invoice $99,092 $138,570
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   875
iPod integration   0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   813
iPod integration   0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,255
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 2,850 17,925
Options (change) 2,651 16,670
Destination 925 1,250
Total Price $110,325 $168,175
Total Invoice $102,668 $156,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,601
Model Year20152011
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMG S5.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$110,325$168,175
Adjustments for Features-7,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,040$168,175
Total Invoice$102,668$156,490
Adjustments for Features-6,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,889$156,490

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152011
ModelCLSR8
TrimCLS63 AMG S5.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,420$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152011
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 Weight4,420 lb.3,715 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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