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Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,375

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $43,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,728

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $40,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelSQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,700 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $49,012 $92,535 $99,045
Driver Assist Package 2,750    
Prestige Package 7,500    
Luxury Package 2,100    
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850 2,850
Rear side airbags 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Premium 1 Package   3,690 3,690
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Driver Assist Package 2,557    
Prestige Package 6,977    
Luxury Package 1,954    
Carbon fiber trim 467 2,651 2,651
Rear side airbags 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511    
Premium 1 Package   3,432 3,432
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Options (change) 13,750 10,460 10,460
Options (change) 12,791 9,729 9,729
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $67,375 $110,885 $117,885
Total Invoice $62,728 $103,189 $109,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi SQ5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,190
Model Year201520142014
ModelSQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$67,375$110,885$117,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,375$108,445$115,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600
Total Invoice$62,728$103,189$109,699
Adjustments for Features0-2,271-2,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,728$100,918$107,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,138

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520142014
ModelSQ5CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Power liftgate$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo cover$75  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,750$13,190$13,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,271-2,643

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152014
ModelSQ5CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in113.2 in
Length183.0 in194.5 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height65.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.4,256 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 SQ5 3.0T

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
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
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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