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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: $121,415

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $59,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $112,981

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $55,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelCLSR8
TrimAMG CLS63 SV10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $107,800 $164,900
Base Invoice $100,254 $153,357
Premium Package 3,740  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000
Premium Package 3,478  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 9,207
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790
Options (change) 12,690 13,475
Options (change) 11,802 12,532
Destination 925 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $121,415 $180,925
Total Invoice $112,981 $168,439

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,641
Model Year20162018
ModelCLSR8
TrimAMG CLS63 SV10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8532hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$121,415$180,925
Adjustments for Features-5,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,845$180,925
Total Invoice$112,981$168,439
Adjustments for Features-5,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,798$168,439

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162018
ModelCLSR8
TrimAMG CLS63 SV10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,380$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162018
ModelCLSR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length194.5 in174.3 in
Width74.1 in76.4 in
Height55.8 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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