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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: $55,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $49,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $46,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5S5CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $93,550
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $87,002
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,390 2,390  
Technology Package 2,200 2,200  
S Line Package 2,900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200
Wood trim   500  
Premium Package 2     4,035
Obstacle detection, rear     1,120
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     425
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Premium Package 1,768    
Navigation system 2,178 2,178  
Technology Package 2,045 2,045  
S Line Package 2,698    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953 2,046
Wood trim   466  
Premium Package 2     3,753
Obstacle detection, rear     1,042
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     395
Options (change) 14,265 7,665 8,290
Options (change) 13,224 7,085 7,710
Destination 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $55,790 $61,190 $105,315
Total Invoice $51,900 $57,012 $98,187

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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: $44,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,657
Model Year200920092008
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$55,790$61,190$105,315
Adjustments for Features-6500-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,140$61,190$99,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0
Total Invoice$51,900$57,012$98,187
Adjustments for Features-6050-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,295$57,012$92,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,717$0

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

Model Year200920092008
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
Power trunk closer  $350
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
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
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 
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Metal pedals  $75
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 headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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$4,700$4,050$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-5,235

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

Model Year20092008
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 Legroom41.3 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 Legroom31.7 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
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

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