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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,150

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,661

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $1,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLA
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,400 $50,400
Base Invoice $50,592 $46,872
S Sport Package 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,500
Prestige Package 4,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Carbon fiber trim 500 950
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Sunroof, large   1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
S Sport Package 2,326  
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 1,395
Prestige Package 4,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Carbon fiber trim 466 884
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Sunroof, large   1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Options (change) 9,775 15,520
Options (change) 9,094 14,435
Destination 975 995
Total Price $65,150 $66,915
Total Invoice $60,661 $62,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,821
Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLA
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$65,150$66,915
Adjustments for Features-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,735$66,915
Total Invoice$60,661$62,302
Adjustments for Features-3,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,481$62,302

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLA
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$11,690$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1800

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length186.3 in182.3 in
Width72.6 in70.0 in
Height54.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested109037%
Total Not Requested185063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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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