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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: $62,400

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $19,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,099

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $18,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelQ5Q5CLSCLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,000 $48,100 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $42,780 $44,734 $66,960 $89,187
Luxury Package 2,300 2,300    
Sport Interior Package 750 750    
Driver Assist Package 3,000 3,000    
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000    
Premium 1 Package     4,390 3,690
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Luxury Package 2,139 2,140    
Sport Interior Package 697 697    
Driver Assist Package 2,790 2,790    
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930    
Premium 1 Package     4,083 3,432
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 15,475 15,475 9,150 7,610
Options (change) 14,394 14,395 8,510 7,078
Destination 925 925 905 905
Total Price $62,400 $64,500 $82,055 $104,415
Total Invoice $58,099 $60,054 $76,375 $97,170

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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: $20,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,774
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelQ5Q5CLSCLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
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$62,400$64,500$82,055$104,415
Adjustments for Features-535-4850-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,865$64,015$82,055$103,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$21,260
Total Invoice$58,099$60,054$76,375$97,170
Adjustments for Features-498-4520-1,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,601$59,602$76,375$96,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,001$0$19,771

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelQ5Q5CLSCLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
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$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
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
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
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$10,400$10,350$9,865$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$485$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-498-4520-1,024

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162013
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.4,159 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

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
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 hotspot50No
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
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 hotspot50No
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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 headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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