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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: $52,800

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $27,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,161

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $25,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.2CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,350 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $34,735 $66,960 $89,187
Luxury Package 2,300    
Prestige Package 11,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Rear side airbags 350    
Lane departure warning   850 850
Premium 1 Package   4,390  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Luxury Package 2,139    
Prestige Package 10,696    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441    
Rear side airbags 325    
Lane departure warning   791 791
Premium 1 Package   4,083  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 14,625 7,050 1,820
Options (change) 13,601 6,557 1,693
Destination 825 905 905
Total Price $52,800 $79,955 $98,625
Total Invoice $49,161 $74,422 $91,785

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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: $25,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,641
Model Year201020132013
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.2CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,800$79,955$98,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,800$78,215$98,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,070
Total Invoice$49,161$74,422$91,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,161$72,802$91,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,667

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201020132013
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
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 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,575$10,315$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620-316

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102013
ModelQ5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in113.2 in
Length182.2 in194.5 in
Width74.0 in74.1 in
Height65.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested356557%
Total Not Requested270043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%

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%

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