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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: $60,220

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $6,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,070

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $6,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA5 / S5CLA
TrimS5 4.2AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $49,950
Base Invoice $50,128 $46,454
Prestige Package 6,300  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Wood trim 500 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Premium Package   2,350
Multimedia Package   2,300
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Convenience Package   500
Prestige Package 5,860  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,116  
Wood trim 466 302
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Premium Package   2,186
Multimedia Package   2,139
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Convenience Package   465
Options (change) 10,575 9,345
Options (change) 9,839 8,691
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $66,650 $60,220
Total Invoice $62,142 $56,070

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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: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,525
Model Year20122017
ModelA5 / S5CLA
TrimS5 4.2AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$66,650$60,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,650$57,585
Total Invoice$62,142$56,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,142$53,617

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

Model Year20122017
ModelA5 / S5CLA
TrimS5 4.2AMG 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
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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$6,090$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,453

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA features.

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

Model Year20122017
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 Volume12.2 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested169069%
Total Not Requested75031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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