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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $80,170

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $34,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,622

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $31,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,900 $94,900
Base Invoice $64,078 $88,257
Navigation Package 3,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Ceramic front brake rotors 6,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Ceramic brake rotors   12,625
Navigation Package 3,301  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Sunshade, rear, power 325  
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,580  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Ceramic brake rotors   11,741
Options (change) 10,375 18,475
Options (change) 9,649 17,182
Destination 895 875
Total Price $80,170 $114,250
Total Invoice $74,622 $106,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,142
Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$80,170$114,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,170$111,510
Total Invoice$74,622$106,314
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,622$103,764

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,225$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,550

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
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 Volume12.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested104057%
Total Not Requested77543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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