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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,670

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,468

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAQ5
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $43,000
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $39,990
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Wood trim 325 325  
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     7,100
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 443
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Wood trim 302 302  
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     6,604
Options (change) 14,245 13,395 10,025
Options (change) 13,248 12,457 9,326
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $46,670 $62,820 $53,900
Total Invoice $43,468 $58,487 $50,191

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,093
Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAQ5
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$46,670$62,820$53,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,670$60,295$52,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,625$0
Total Invoice$43,468$58,487$50,191
Adjustments for Features0-2,351-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,468$56,136$48,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,668$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAQ5
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$8,990$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,351-1,630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152012
ModelCLAQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.5 in
Length182.3 in182.2 in
Width70.0 in74.0 in
Height56.6 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.155.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested184071%
Total Not Requested75029%

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