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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: $66,800

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $52,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,197

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $48,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,400 $108,900
Base Invoice $50,592 $101,277
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,250
Prestige Package 4,400  
S Sport Package 2,500  
Warm Weather Package 800  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Premium Package   2,200
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Around view cameras   800
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,093
Prestige Package 4,092  
S Sport Package 2,326  
Warm Weather Package 744  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,651
Rear side airbags 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Premium Package   2,046
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Around view cameras   744
Options (change) 11,425 8,975
Options (change) 10,630 8,348
Destination 975 995
Total Price $66,800 $118,870
Total Invoice $62,197 $110,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,478
Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$66,800$118,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,800$116,780
Total Invoice$62,197$110,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,197$108,675

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row low console $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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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 door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,000$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,945

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in113.2 in
Length186.3 in194.5 in
Width72.6 in74.1 in
Height54.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested164056%
Total Not Requested130044%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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