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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,290

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $48,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,699

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $45,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5S5CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $92,200
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $85,746
Premium Package 1,850    
Technology Package 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system 2,390 2,390  
S Line Package 2,900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Wood trim   500  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Premium Package 2     3,600
Obstacle detection, rear     1,110
Premium Package 1,721    
Technology Package 1,580 1,580  
Navigation system 2,178 2,178  
S Line Package 2,698    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432  
Wood trim   466  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Premium Package 2     3,348
Obstacle detection, rear     1,032
Options (change) 10,615 5,065 4,710
Options (change) 9,816 4,656 4,380
Destination 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $51,290 $57,640 $100,285
Total Invoice $47,699 $53,697 $93,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,220
Model Year200820082007
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5S5CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,290$57,640$100,285
Adjustments for Features-6500-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,640$57,640$95,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$0
Total Invoice$47,699$53,697$93,501
Adjustments for Features-6040-4,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,095$53,697$89,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,602$0

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

Model Year200820082007
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5S5CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$3,850$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-6040-4,186

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

Model Year20082007
ModelA5 / S5CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length182.1 in193.0 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height54.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested165076%
Total Not Requested52524%

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