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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: $59,125

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $24,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,053

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $22,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,400 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $43,152 $68,820 $92,116
Prestige Package 6,800    
Sport Interior Package 750    
Luxury Package 2,300    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Rear side airbags 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Premium Package 1   4,070 3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Prestige Package 6,324    
Sport Interior Package 697    
Luxury Package 2,139    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Rear side airbags 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Premium Package 1   3,785 3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Options (change) 11,775 7,550 6,790
Options (change) 10,951 7,021 6,258
Destination 950 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $59,125 $83,725 $109,315
Total Invoice $55,053 $78,016 $101,849

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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: $28,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,138
Model Year201720112011
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,125$83,725$109,315
Adjustments for Features-3,4100-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,715$83,725$107,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,990
Total Invoice$55,053$78,016$101,849
Adjustments for Features-3,1750-1,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,878$78,016$100,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,342

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720112011
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$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
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 passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,775$6,365$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1750-1,491

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172011
ModelQ5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in112.4 in
Length182.6 in193.0 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft315.9 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested231556%
Total Not Requested180044%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
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 CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested162588%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested162588%
Total Not Requested22512%

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