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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: $51,550

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $26,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,009

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $24,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $60,357 $80,538
S Line Plus Package 1,500      
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300    
Sunshade, rear, power 300 300    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 3,130 3,110
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Wood trim   500    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Premium Package     3,650  
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Navigation system       1,240
S Line Plus Package 1,397      
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860    
Sunshade, rear, power 280 280    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,911 2,892
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Wood trim   466    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Premium Package     3,395  
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Navigation system       1,153
Options (change) 13,575 9,675 10,879 8,449
Options (change) 12,630 9,003 10,118 7,857
Destination 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300 1,700
Total Price $51,550 $65,750 $77,854 $97,524
Total Invoice $48,009 $61,306 $72,550 $90,870

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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: $22,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,373
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,550$65,750$77,854$97,524
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,400-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,550$65,550$74,454$94,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,000$0$20,495
Total Invoice$48,009$61,306$72,550$90,870
Adjustments for Features0-186-3,168-2,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,009$61,120$69,382$88,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,111$0$19,089

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

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$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  
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,790$4,990$8,190$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,400$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-3,168-2,399

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

Model Year20122006
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 Volume12.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested300071%
Total Not Requested121529%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested94039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested145048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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