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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: $59,025

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,962

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelA5 / S5CLA
TrimS5 3.0TAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,100 $50,400
Base Invoice $49,384 $46,872
Technology Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 850
Carbon fiber trim 500 950
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Convenience Package   400
Technology Package 2,696  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 791
Carbon fiber trim 466 884
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Convenience Package   372
Options (change) 4,975 8,670
Options (change) 4,628 8,064
Destination 950 995
Total Price $59,025 $60,065
Total Invoice $54,962 $55,931

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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: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,671
Model Year20172018
ModelA5 / S5CLA
TrimS5 3.0TAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$59,025$60,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,025$57,230
Total Invoice$54,962$55,931
Adjustments for Features0-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,962$53,291

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

Model Year20172018
ModelA5 / S5CLA
TrimS5 3.0TAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
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 
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
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,615$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,640

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

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,858 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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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested141576%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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