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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: $57,450

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $25,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,502

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $23,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim2.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $38,596 $66,309 $88,257
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Warm Weather Package 1,450    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,950 2,950
Prestige Package 5,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Rear side airbags 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   490  
Premium Plus Package 3,720    
Warm Weather Package 1,350    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,744 2,744
Prestige Package 4,930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Rear side airbags 325    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   250 250
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   456  
Options (change) 14,975 10,515 8,485
Options (change) 13,931 9,797 7,909
Destination 975 875 875
Total Price $57,450 $82,690 $104,260
Total Invoice $53,502 $76,981 $97,041

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,934
Model Year201820122012
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim2.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,450$82,690$104,260
Adjustments for Features-3,7100-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,740$82,690$103,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,570
Total Invoice$53,502$76,981$97,041
Adjustments for Features-3,4550-931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,047$76,981$96,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,129

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820122012
ModelQ5CLSCLS
Trim2.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Turn assist$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
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
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Predictive efficiency assist$0  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $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  
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 door armrests (optional)$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$12,450$8,740$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4550-931

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
ModelQ5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length183.6 in194.5 in
Width74.5 in74.1 in
Height65.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested242561%
Total Not Requested155039%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested119033%
Total Not Requested245067%

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 headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested42518%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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