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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: $82,145

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $42,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,459

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $39,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,600 $108,900
Base Invoice $64,728 $101,277
Navigation Plus Package 4,000  
Comfort Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Ceramic front brake rotors 6,000  
Lane departure warning   875
Premium Package   2,500
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Ceramic brake rotors   8,950
Navigation Plus Package 3,720  
Comfort Package 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467  
Sunshade, rear, power 325  
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,580  
Lane departure warning   814
Premium Package   2,325
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Ceramic brake rotors   8,324
Options (change) 11,650 15,175
Options (change) 10,836 14,114
Destination 895 995
Total Price $82,145 $125,070
Total Invoice $76,459 $116,386

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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: $34,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,282
Model Year20142018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V8577hp 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$82,145$125,070
Adjustments for Features0-8,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,145$116,855
Total Invoice$76,459$116,386
Adjustments for Features0-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,459$108,741

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

Model Year20142018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$9,400$17,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,645

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

Model Year20142018
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.4,420 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 hotspot50Yes
Total Requested166583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested55038%
Total Not Requested90062%

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