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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: $50,590

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $22,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,049

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $21,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLSCLS
TrimA5S5CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Premium Package 1,850        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Wood trim   500      
Folding second row seats     440    
Premium Package 1,721        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432      
Wood trim   466      
Folding second row seats     409    
Options (change) 9,915 3,365 440 0 0
Options (change) 9,166 3,076 409 0 0
Destination 775 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $50,590 $55,940 $73,465 $100,425 $107,425
Total Invoice $47,049 $52,117 $68,387 $93,460 $99,970

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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: $19,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,168
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLSCLS
TrimA5S5CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$50,590$55,940$73,465$100,425$107,425
Adjustments for Features-6500-4,055-6,880-7,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,940$55,940$69,410$93,545$100,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$24,135$30,735
Total Invoice$47,049$52,117$68,387$93,460$99,970
Adjustments for Features-6050-3,775-6,403-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,444$52,117$64,612$87,057$93,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,673$0$22,445$28,583

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

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLSCLS
TrimA5S5CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,575$3,925$7,980$10,805$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$4,055$6,880$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-3,775-6,403-6,775

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

Model Year20082014
ModelA5 / S5CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length182.1 in194.5 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height54.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.3 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
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

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