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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: $51,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,700

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $48,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,000 $44,000 $52,400 $96,300
Base Invoice $33,480 $40,920 $48,732 $89,559
Prestige Package 8,300 4,800 5,700  
S Line Package 2,450 2,450    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Wood trim     500  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Prestige Package 7,719 4,464 5,302  
S Line Package 2,279 2,279    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 1,954 2,074
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443  
Wood trim     466  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Options (change) 13,325 9,825 8,775 2,230
Options (change) 12,395 9,140 8,165 2,074
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $50,150 $54,650 $63,300 $102,005
Total Invoice $46,700 $50,885 $59,022 $95,108

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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: $47,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,501
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14505, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$50,150$54,650$63,300$102,005
Adjustments for Features0-950-450-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,150$53,700$62,850$97,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$12,700$0
Total Invoice$46,700$50,885$59,022$95,108
Adjustments for Features0-885-420-3,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,700$50,000$58,602$91,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$11,902$0

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

Model Year2010201020102009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
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
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
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
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,475$4,975$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$450$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-420-3,907

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

Model Year20102009
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 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 ft315.9 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 player0Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
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 headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested229064%
Total Not Requested130036%
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 player0Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested139067%
Total Not Requested70033%
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 player0Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested139067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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