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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: $77,420

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $31,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,065

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $29,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,900 $99,500
Base Invoice $64,078 $92,535
Navigation Package 3,550  
Driver Assist Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Navigation Package 3,301  
Driver Assist Package 3,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Sunshade, rear, power 325  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 7,625 8,800
Options (change) 7,092 8,185
Destination 895 925
Total Price $77,420 $109,225
Total Invoice $72,065 $101,645

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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: $28,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,588
Model Year20132014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$77,420$109,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,420$106,010
Total Invoice$72,065$101,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,065$98,653

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

Model Year20132014
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$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,150$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,992

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

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

Model Year20132014
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 Weight4,009 lb.4,355 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested121567%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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