Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLA Mercedes-Benz CLA 2018

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,415

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,395

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $3,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelA5 / S5CLA
TrimS5AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $50,400
Base Invoice $47,802 $46,872
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
Technology Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Wood trim 500 325
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209  
Technology Package 2,045  
Navigation system 2,178  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669
Wood trim 466 302
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Options (change) 8,965 7,020
Options (change) 8,294 6,528
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,490 $58,415
Total Invoice $58,221 $54,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,024
Model Year20092018
ModelA5 / S5CLA
TrimS5AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$62,490$58,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$56,055
Total Invoice$58,221$54,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,221$52,197

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092018
ModelA5 / S5CLA
TrimS5AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,340$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,198

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092018
ModelA5 / S5CLA
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height54.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,891 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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