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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: $59,400

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $14,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,309

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $13,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelQ5Q5CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDICLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,000 $48,100 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $42,780 $44,734 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500      
Sport Interior Package 750 750      
Luxury Package 2,300 2,300      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000      
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575      
Night Package     300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610    
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Premium Package       4,200 3,740
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977      
Sport Interior Package 697 697      
Luxury Package 2,139 2,140      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930      
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536      
Night Package     279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497    
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Premium Package       3,906 3,478
Options (change) 12,475 12,475 6,475 5,815 4,615
Options (change) 11,604 11,605 6,022 5,408 4,292
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $59,400 $61,500 $74,300 $80,840 $113,340
Total Invoice $55,309 $57,264 $69,164 $75,246 $105,471

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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: $16,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,042
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelQ5Q5CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDICLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,400$61,500$74,300$80,840$113,340
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1,2250-1,215-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,125$60,275$74,300$79,625$108,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$5,325$33,900
Total Invoice$55,309$57,264$69,164$75,246$105,471
Adjustments for Features-1,187-1,1410-1,131-4,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,122$56,123$69,164$74,115$100,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,001$0$4,951$31,524

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelQ5Q5CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDICLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
AWD$1700$1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$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$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$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 $150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50 $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$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$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$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$9,940$9,890$8,665$9,880$13,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$1,225$0$1,215$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,187-1,1410-1,131-4,783

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162016
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 Weight4,091 lb.4,035 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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested221580%
Total Not Requested55020%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested221580%
Total Not Requested55020%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested125067%
Total Not Requested62533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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