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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: $119,275

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S   
Difference: $27,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $110,992

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S   
Difference: $25,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelCLSR8R8
TrimCLS63 AMG S4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $106,550 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $99,092 $106,206 $138,570
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,900 9,900
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,500 2,500
Navigation system   2,100  
Convenience Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
LED headlights   3,500  
iPod integration   100 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   875 875
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300 1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 9,207 9,207
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,325 2,325
Navigation system   1,953  
Convenience Package   1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
LED headlights   3,255  
iPod integration   93 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   813 813
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209 1,209
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255
Options (change) 11,800 28,525 18,725
Options (change) 10,975 26,528 17,414
Destination 925 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $119,275 $146,975 $171,975
Total Invoice $110,992 $136,984 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,888
Model Year201520122012
ModelCLSR8R8
TrimCLS63 AMG S4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
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$119,275$146,975$171,975
Adjustments for Features-8,4850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,790$146,975$171,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,750
Total Invoice$110,992$136,984$160,234
Adjustments for Features-7,8960-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,096$136,984$160,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,017

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year201520122012
ModelCLSR8R8
TrimCLS63 AMG S4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$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$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$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$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$0
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$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$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
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$11,670$3,185$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,485$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8960-233

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,035 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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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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