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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: $53,690

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $15,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,947

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $14,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLSCLS
TrimA5S5CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Premium Package 1,900        
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Technology Package 2,200 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Wood trim   500      
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Premium Package 1,768        
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Technology Package 2,045 2,045      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Wood trim   466      
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Options (change) 12,165 5,565 1,315 1,315 875
Options (change) 11,271 5,132 1,223 1,223 814
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $53,690 $59,090 $69,140 $76,340 $109,600
Total Invoice $49,947 $55,059 $64,365 $71,061 $101,993

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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: $13,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,961
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLSCLS
TrimA5S5CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,690$59,090$69,140$76,340$109,600
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,215-4,655-9,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,040$59,090$66,925$71,685$100,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$4,760$33,595
Total Invoice$49,947$55,059$64,365$71,061$101,993
Adjustments for Features-6050-2,062-4,333-8,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,342$55,059$62,303$66,728$93,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,717$0$4,425$31,240

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

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLSCLS
TrimA5S5CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
AWD$1700$1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $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
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
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
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,125$5,475$7,690$10,130$14,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,215$4,655$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-2,062-4,333-8,450

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

Model Year20092016
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.4,035 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 Legroom41.3 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 Legroom31.7 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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