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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,715

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $5,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,535

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $5,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelCLAA5 / S5
TrimAMG CLA45S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,400 $53,650
Base Invoice $46,872 $49,895
Driver Assistance Package 1,500  
Premium Package 1,800  
Convenience Package 400  
Multimedia Package 2,300  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Carbon fiber trim 950 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   5,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Blind spot warning system   500
Driver Assistance Package 1,395  
Premium Package 1,674  
Convenience Package 372  
Multimedia Package 2,139  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Carbon fiber trim 884 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 443
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   5,487
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,116
Blind spot warning system   466
Options (change) 9,320 10,675
Options (change) 8,668 9,932
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $60,715 $66,500
Total Invoice $56,535 $62,002

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,874
Model Year20182011
ModelCLAA5 / S5
TrimAMG CLA45S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine375hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$60,715$66,500
Adjustments for Features-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,130$66,500
Total Invoice$56,535$62,002
Adjustments for Features-2,4070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,128$62,002

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

Model Year20182011
ModelCLAA5 / S5
TrimAMG CLA45S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,725$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4070

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

Model Year20182011
ModelCLAA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length182.3 in182.1 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height56.6 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested151562%
Total Not Requested92538%

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