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

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,850

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $27,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,417

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $25,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.2CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,200 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $34,596 $63,194 $87,002
Prestige Package 11,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Rear side airbags 350    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120 1,120
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
iPod integration   425 425
Prestige Package 10,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441    
Rear side airbags 325    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042 1,042
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
iPod integration   395 395
Options (change) 11,825 6,825 6,090
Options (change) 10,996 6,347 5,664
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $49,850 $76,950 $103,115
Total Invoice $46,417 $71,716 $96,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,276
Model Year200920082008
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.2CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,850$76,950$103,115
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,850$76,925$101,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$46,417$71,716$96,141
Adjustments for Features0-23-1,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,417$71,693$94,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,840

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920082008
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.2CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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
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$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,740$7,765$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-1,608

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092008
ModelQ5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in112.4 in
Length182.2 in193.0 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height65.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested312552%
Total Not Requested294048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested72529%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested72529%

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