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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: $52,820

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sportback 45   
Difference: $21,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $51,900 $64,900 $86,600
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Premium Plus Package 3,000      
Warm Weather Package 800 800    
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600      
Wood trim 350      
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
S Sport Package   2,500    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Comfort Package     1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer     510 510
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Navigation system     1,240 1,240
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Premium Plus Package 2,790      
Warm Weather Package 744 744    
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418      
Wood trim 326      
Rear side airbags 326 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
S Sport Package   2,326    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Comfort Package     1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer     474 474
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Navigation system     1,153 1,153
Options (change) 8,925 4,225 7,349 5,849
Options (change) 8,304 3,932 6,834 5,439
Destination 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $52,820 $57,120 $74,324 $94,924

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sportback 45
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 Sportback
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,629
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,200
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4349hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,820$57,120$74,324$94,924
Adjustments for Features-2,500-2,435-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,320$54,685$73,949$94,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,365$0$20,975

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

Model Year2020202020062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLSCLS
TrimA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,015$9,950$7,890$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$2,435$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-440-210-3490

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

Model Year20202006
ModelA5 / S5CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.1 in112.4 in
Length187.3 in193.0 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height54.5 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sportback 45

S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested152558%
Total Not Requested110042%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested79050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 Sportback

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 CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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