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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: $67,300

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $38,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,659

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $35,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelA5 / S5CLS
TrimS5 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,100 $95,900
Base Invoice $49,384 $89,187
Luxury Package 1,100  
Prestige Package 6,250  
Driver Assist Package 2,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850
Active rear differential 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Luxury Package 1,024  
Prestige Package 5,813  
Driver Assist Package 2,557  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,651
Active rear differential 1,024  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 13,275 8,800
Options (change) 12,350 8,185
Destination 925 905
Total Price $67,300 $105,605
Total Invoice $62,659 $98,277

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,742
Model Year20162013
ModelA5 / S5CLS
TrimS5 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$67,300$105,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,300$102,515
Total Invoice$62,659$98,277
Adjustments for Features0-2,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,659$95,401

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

Model Year20162013
ModelA5 / S5CLS
TrimS5 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Obstacle detection, front $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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
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 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,500$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,876

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

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

Model Year20162013
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 Volume12.2 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested141564%
Total Not Requested80036%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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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