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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: $61,375

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $45,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,149

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $42,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelA5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimS5 3.0TCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $49,384 $92,535 $99,045
Technology Package 2,900    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850 2,850
Active rear differential 1,100    
Lane departure warning   875 875
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030  
Technology Package 2,696    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,651 2,651
Active rear differential 1,024    
Lane departure warning   814 814
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888  
Options (change) 7,325 6,725 4,695
Options (change) 6,815 6,255 4,367
Destination 950 925 925
Total Price $61,375 $107,150 $112,120
Total Invoice $57,149 $99,715 $104,337

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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: $40,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,457
Model Year201720142014
ModelA5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimS5 3.0TCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,375$107,150$112,120
Adjustments for Features0-5,490-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,375$101,660$106,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,870
Total Invoice$57,149$99,715$104,337
Adjustments for Features0-5,109-5,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,149$94,606$99,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,529

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

Model Year201720142014
ModelA5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimS5 3.0TCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,850$10,340$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,490$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,109-5,202

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

Model Year20172014
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.4,256 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 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
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 Requested141576%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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