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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: $52,470

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sportback 45   
Difference: $50,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $51,900 $93,550
S Line Sport Package 1,250    
Premium Plus Package 3,000    
Warm Weather Package 800 800  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600 2,600  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
S Sport Package   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,120
Premium Package 2     4,035
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     425
S Line Sport Package 1,164    
Premium Plus Package 2,790    
Warm Weather Package 744 744  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418 2,418  
Rear side airbags 326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
S Sport Package   2,326  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,042
Premium Package 2     3,753
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     395
Options (change) 8,575 6,825 6,090
Options (change) 7,978 6,350 5,664
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $52,470 $59,720 $103,115

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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: $50,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,807
Model Year202020202008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4349hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,470$59,720$103,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,470$58,120$102,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$0

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

Model Year202020202008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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$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$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,640$10,240$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-197-186

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

Model Year20202008
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.3,993 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested71545%

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%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested210083%
Total Not Requested42517%

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