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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,670

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,468

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelQ5CLACLA
Trim3.2CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,000 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $39,990 $29,295 $45,105
Adaptive cruise control 2,100    
Prestige Package 7,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Special order charge   250 250
Wood trim   325 325
Rear spoiler   300 300
Adaptive cruise control 1,954    
Prestige Package 6,604    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 391 391
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Special order charge   233 233
Wood trim   302 302
Rear spoiler   279 279
Options (change) 10,025 14,245 13,395
Options (change) 9,326 13,248 12,457
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $53,900 $46,670 $62,820
Total Invoice $50,191 $43,468 $58,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,093
Model Year201220152015
ModelQ5CLACLA
Trim3.2CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,900$46,670$62,820
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$46,670$60,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,625
Total Invoice$50,191$43,468$58,487
Adjustments for Features-1,6300-2,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,561$43,468$56,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,668

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220152015
ModelQ5CLACLA
Trim3.2CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125  
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,215$6,465$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6300-2,351

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122015
ModelQ5CLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in182.3 in
Width74.0 in70.0 in
Height65.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested184071%
Total Not Requested75029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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