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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: $52,850

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $53,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,218

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $49,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $92,535 $99,045
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Sport Package 1,450      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Wood trim 350 500    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500    
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030  
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Sport Package 1,349      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Wood trim 325 466    
Blind spot warning system 466 466    
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466    
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888  
Options (change) 15,075 13,925 5,950 3,920
Options (change) 14,025 12,955 5,534 3,646
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,850 $69,750 $106,375 $111,345
Total Invoice $49,218 $65,025 $98,994 $103,616

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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: $45,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,410
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$52,850$69,750$106,375$111,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-7,915-8,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,850$67,550$98,460$103,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,700$0$4,870
Total Invoice$49,218$65,025$98,994$103,616
Adjustments for Features0-2,051-7,366-7,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,218$62,974$91,628$96,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,756$0$4,529

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

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$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
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$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
Total Value of Features$4,725$6,925$12,640$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$7,915$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,051-7,366-7,459

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

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,683 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 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 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested294072%
Total Not Requested115028%
Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested156564%
Total Not Requested87536%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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