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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $52,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $49,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMGA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675 $37,851 $47,802
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850   2,850      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
S Line Package         2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         0  
Premium Package         1,900  
Technology Package         2,200 2,200
Navigation system         2,390 2,390
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Wood trim           500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650   2,650      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
S Line Package         2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,209  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         0  
Premium Package         1,768  
Technology Package         2,045 2,045
Navigation system         2,178 2,178
Upgraded leather upholstery         930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Adaptive cruise control         1,953 1,953
Wood trim           466
Options (change) 3,275 425 3,275 425 14,265 7,665
Options (change) 3,045 395 3,045 395 13,224 7,085
Destination 875 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000 0 1,300
Total Price $108,750 $151,700 $144,250 $201,800 $55,790 $61,190
Total Invoice $101,268 $141,352 $134,395 $187,945 $51,900 $57,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,798
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMGA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$108,750$151,700$144,250$201,800$55,790$61,190
Adjustments for Features-7,705-11,755-9,855-12,780-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,045$139,945$134,395$189,020$55,140$61,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,900$33,350$87,975$0$6,050
Total Invoice$101,268$141,352$134,395$187,945$51,900$57,012
Adjustments for Features-7,175-10,953-9,182-11,903-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,093$130,399$125,213$176,042$51,295$57,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,306$31,120$81,949$0$5,717

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMGA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel $100    
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Night vision $1750 $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera $200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,055$17,105$15,205$18,130$6,000$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,705$11,755$9,855$12,780$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,175-10,953-9,182-11,903-6050

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082009
ModelCL-ClassA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.3 in108.3 in
Length199.4 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,486 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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