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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: $87,720

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback   
Difference: $31,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,393

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback   
Difference: $28,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,200 $94,900
Base Invoice $69,748 $88,257
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Dynamic Plus Package 6,000  
Dynamic Package 3,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Lane departure warning   850
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Ceramic brake rotors   12,625
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Dynamic Plus Package 5,580  
Dynamic Package 3,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Lane departure warning   791
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Ceramic brake rotors   11,741
Options (change) 12,525 23,865
Options (change) 11,650 22,196
Destination 995 875
Total Price $87,720 $119,640
Total Invoice $82,393 $111,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,502
Model Year20192012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine444hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$87,720$119,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,720$118,100
Total Invoice$82,393$111,328
Adjustments for Features0-1,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,393$109,895

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

Model Year20192012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackCLS63 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
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
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 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$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$10,525$12,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,433

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

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,705 lb.4,159 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 RS 5 Sportback

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%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested110044%

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