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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: $58,775

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $23,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,726

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $21,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelQ5Q5CLSCLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,400 $47,500 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $42,222 $44,177 $69,890 $101,277
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500    
Luxury Package 2,300 2,300    
Sport Interior Package 750 750    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Premium Package     3,900 2,500
Lane departure warning     875 875
Folding second row seats     440  
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977    
Luxury Package 2,139 2,140    
Sport Interior Package 697 697    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Premium Package     3,627 2,325
Lane departure warning     814 814
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 12,450 12,450 6,015 3,375
Options (change) 11,579 11,580 5,594 3,139
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $58,775 $60,875 $82,160 $113,270
Total Invoice $54,726 $56,682 $76,479 $105,411

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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: $23,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,716
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelQ5Q5CLSCLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,775$60,875$82,160$113,270
Adjustments for Features-500-90-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,725$60,875$82,070$109,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$27,185
Total Invoice$54,726$56,682$76,479$105,411
Adjustments for Features-470-84-3,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,679$56,682$76,395$101,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,003$0$25,280

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelQ5Q5CLSCLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$9,650$9,600$9,690$13,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$90$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-84-3,736

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152018
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested221580%
Total Not Requested55020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested221580%
Total Not Requested55020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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