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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: $79,620

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback   
Difference: $32,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,400 $99,500
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Lane departure warning   875
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Lane departure warning   814
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 3,175 11,265
Options (change) 2,954 10,478
Destination 1,045 925
Total Price $79,620 $111,690

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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: $29,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,552
Model Year20212014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine444hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$79,620$111,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,620$109,125

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

Model Year20212014
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$1700
Accessories 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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 
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,925$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,387

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

Model Year20212014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.1 in113.2 in
Length187.3 in194.5 in
Width72.5 in74.1 in
Height54.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,057 lb.4,355 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 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
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested89064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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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