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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: $50,150

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $24,884

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,700

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $23,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,000 $44,000 $52,400 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $33,480 $40,920 $48,732 $60,357 $80,538
Prestige Package 8,300 4,800 5,700    
S Line Package 2,450 2,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,100 3,130 3,110
Wood trim     500    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0    
Lighting Package       1,220 1,220
Satellite radio       699 699
Proximity key       1,080 1,080
Navigation system       1,240 1,240
Heated front seats       690  
Prestige Package 7,719 4,464 5,302    
S Line Package 2,279 2,279      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 1,954 2,911 2,892
Wood trim     466    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0    
Lighting Package       1,135 1,135
Satellite radio       650 650
Proximity key       1,004 1,004
Navigation system       1,153 1,153
Heated front seats       642  
Options (change) 13,325 9,825 8,775 8,059 7,349
Options (change) 12,395 9,140 8,165 7,495 6,834
Destination 825 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300 1,700
Total Price $50,150 $54,650 $63,300 $75,034 $96,424
Total Invoice $46,700 $50,885 $59,022 $69,927 $89,847

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,037
Model Year20102010201020062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14505, 14?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,150$54,650$63,300$75,034$96,424
Adjustments for Features0-950-200-2,350-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,150$53,700$63,100$72,684$93,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$12,950$0$20,440
Total Invoice$46,700$50,885$59,022$69,927$89,847
Adjustments for Features0-885-186-2,190-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,700$50,000$58,836$67,737$86,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,136$0$19,035

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

Model Year20102010201020062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat   $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,490$4,740$6,890$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$200$2,350$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-186-2,190-3,075

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

Model Year20102006
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 Weight3,683 lb.3,813 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 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested282579%
Total Not Requested76521%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152573%
Total Not Requested56527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152573%
Total Not Requested56527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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