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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: $64,915

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $13,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,442

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $13,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLA
TrimRS 5 SportbackAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,200 $50,400
Base Invoice $69,748 $46,872
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Sport exhaust   650
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
Carbon fiber trim   950
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Sport exhaust   605
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
Carbon fiber trim   884
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Options (change) 3,175 13,520
Options (change) 2,954 12,575
Destination 995 995
Total Price $78,370 $64,915
Total Invoice $73,697 $60,442

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,948
Model Year20192018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLA
TrimRS 5 SportbackAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine444hp V6375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$78,370$64,915
Adjustments for Features-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,980$64,915
Total Invoice$73,697$60,442
Adjustments for Features-1,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,390$60,442

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

Model Year20192018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLA
TrimRS 5 SportbackAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle exit assist$25 
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
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 instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,515$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA features.

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

Model Year20192018
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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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested94068%
Total Not Requested45032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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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