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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: $91,020

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback   
Difference: $37,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,463

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback   
Difference: $34,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,200 $108,900
Base Invoice $69,748 $101,277
Dynamic Plus Package 6,000  
Dynamic Package 3,350  
RS Driver Assistance Package 3,300  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Premium Package   2,200
Around view cameras   800
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,500
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Ceramic brake rotors   8,950
Dynamic Plus Package 5,580  
Dynamic Package 3,116  
RS Driver Assistance Package 3,070  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Premium Package   2,046
Around view cameras   744
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,395
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Ceramic brake rotors   8,324
Options (change) 15,825 18,550
Options (change) 14,720 17,253
Destination 995 995
Total Price $91,020 $128,445
Total Invoice $85,463 $119,525

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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: $34,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,954
Model Year20192018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine444hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$91,020$128,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,020$125,105
Total Invoice$85,463$119,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,463$116,417

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

Model Year20192018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackAMG 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 
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
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $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
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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, 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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$11,600$14,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,108

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

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

Model Year20192018
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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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback

Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Total Requested110037%
Total Not Requested187563%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested94068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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 collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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