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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: $129,645

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $73,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $120,641

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $68,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelCLSR8
TrimAMG CLS63 SV10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $108,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $101,277 $176,607
Premium Package 2,500  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950  
Carbon fiber engine cover 1,500  
Paint, matte finish 3,950 6,000
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   5,000
Premium Package 2,325  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324  
Carbon fiber engine cover 1,395  
Paint, matte finish 3,674 5,580
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   4,650
Options (change) 19,750 11,000
Options (change) 18,369 10,230
Destination 995 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $129,645 $203,450
Total Invoice $120,641 $189,387

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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: $79,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,673
Model Year20182017
ModelCLSR8
TrimAMG CLS63 SV10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8610hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$129,645$203,450
Adjustments for Features-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,350$203,450
Total Invoice$120,641$189,387
Adjustments for Features-4,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,714$189,387

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182017
ModelCLSR8
TrimAMG CLS63 SV10 Plus
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 exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body panels $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,855$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9270

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182017
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 Weight4,159 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 trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special green0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180082%
Total Not Requested40018%

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