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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: $56,120

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $23,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,262

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $21,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,900 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $40,828 $66,309 $88,257
Sport Interior Package 500    
Prestige Package 7,500    
S Line Package 2,500    
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  
Sport Interior Package 467    
Prestige Package 6,977    
S Line Package 2,327    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
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) 11,325 7,050 1,820
Options (change) 10,539 6,557 1,693
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $56,120 $79,225 $97,595
Total Invoice $52,262 $73,741 $90,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,884
Model Year201320122012
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,120$79,225$97,595
Adjustments for Features-760-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,360$77,825$97,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,770
Total Invoice$52,262$73,741$90,825
Adjustments for Features-708-1,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,554$72,438$90,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,387

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320122012
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
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 window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
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 $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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
Total Value of Features$9,275$9,915$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-708-1,3030

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
ModelQ5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in113.2 in
Length182.6 in194.5 in
Width74.0 in74.1 in
Height65.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested199072%
Total Not Requested77528%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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 seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested122553%

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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