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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: $52,850

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $65,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,218

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $60,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,100 $151,500 $158,700 $211,000 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $106,113 $140,895 $147,591 $196,230 $34,318 $49,895
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950        
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Prestige Package         8,700 5,900
Sport Package         1,450  
Sunshade, rear, power         500 500
Wood trim         350 500
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744        
Adaptive cruise control         1,954 1,954
Upgraded leather upholstery         930  
Prestige Package         8,092 5,487
Sport Package         1,349  
Sunshade, rear, power         466 466
Wood trim         325 466
Blind spot warning system         466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 0 0 15,075 9,975
Options (change) 2,744 2,744 0 0 14,025 9,282
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $117,925 $156,325 $162,175 $213,975 $52,850 $65,800
Total Invoice $109,732 $145,514 $151,066 $199,205 $49,218 $61,352

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,079
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$117,925$156,325$162,175$213,975$52,850$65,800
Adjustments for Features-7,990-10,690-12,140-13,16500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,935$145,635$150,035$200,810$52,850$65,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,700$40,100$90,875$0$12,950
Total Invoice$109,732$145,514$151,066$199,205$49,218$61,352
Adjustments for Features-7,435-9,951-11,308-12,25600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,297$135,563$139,758$186,949$49,218$61,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,266$37,461$84,652$0$12,134

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

Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
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 manual    $150$150
AWD$1700   $1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0  
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  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
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$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
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$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Regenerative braking$0     
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive    $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information    $25$25
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  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Total Value of Features$12,805$15,505$16,955$17,980$4,815$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,990$10,690$12,140$13,165$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,435-9,951-11,308-12,25600

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

Model Year20122011
ModelCL-ClassA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.3 in108.3 in
Length200.6 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.3,683 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 Volume13.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested357587%
Total Not Requested51513%
Sport 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested192579%
Total Not Requested51521%

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