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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: $50,750

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $60,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,264

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $55,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $108,900
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $101,277
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900  
Sport Package 1,450    
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  
Lane departure warning     875
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487  
Sport Package 1,349    
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  
Lane departure warning     814
Options (change) 12,975 11,825 875
Options (change) 12,071 11,001 814
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,750 $67,650 $110,770
Total Invoice $47,264 $63,071 $103,086

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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: $50,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,386
Model Year201120112018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$50,750$67,650$110,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-9,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,750$65,450$101,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,700$0
Total Invoice$47,264$63,071$103,086
Adjustments for Features0-2,051-8,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,264$61,020$94,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,756$0

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

Model Year201120112018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$6,775$13,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,051-8,436

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

Model Year20112018
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.4,159 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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested314077%
Total Not Requested95023%
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

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested176572%
Total Not Requested67528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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