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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: $61,975

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $47,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,707

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $44,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelA5 / S5CLS
TrimS5 3.0TAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $49,384 $100,254
Technology Package 2,900  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100  
Active rear differential 1,100  
Lane departure warning   875
Technology Package 2,696  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024  
Active rear differential 1,024  
Lane departure warning   814
Options (change) 7,925 875
Options (change) 7,373 814
Destination 950 925
Total Price $61,975 $109,600
Total Invoice $57,707 $101,993

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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: $40,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,502
Model Year20172016
ModelA5 / S5CLS
TrimS5 3.0TAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
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$61,975$109,600
Adjustments for Features0-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,975$102,310
Total Invoice$57,707$101,993
Adjustments for Features0-6,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,707$95,209

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

Model Year20172016
ModelA5 / S5CLS
TrimS5 3.0TAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,700$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,784

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

Model Year20172016
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.4,035 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 headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
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 hotspot50Yes
Total Requested166589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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