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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: $62,700

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $45,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,383

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $42,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,400 $97,950
Base Invoice $50,592 $91,094
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
S Sport Package 2,500  
Warm Weather Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,550
Premium Package 1   3,250
Obstacle detection, rear   1,160
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
S Sport Package 2,326  
Warm Weather Package 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,372
Premium Package 1   3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,079
Options (change) 7,325 6,960
Options (change) 6,816 6,473
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $62,700 $108,385
Total Invoice $58,383 $101,042

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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: $47,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,112
Model Year20182010
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,700$108,385
Adjustments for Features-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,140$108,385
Total Invoice$58,383$101,042
Adjustments for Features-1,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,930$101,042

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

Model Year20182010
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,450$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4530

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

Model Year20182010
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.4 in
Length186.3 in193.0 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height54.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft315.9 ft3

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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