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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $51,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,427

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $48,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,200 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $85,746 $34,318 $49,895
Premium Package 2 3,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110    
Adaptive cruise control 3,160 2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
S Line Package   2,450  
Sunshade, rear, power   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Wood trim     500
Premium Package 2 3,348    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032    
Adaptive cruise control 2,939 1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
S Line Package   2,279  
Sunshade, rear, power   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Wood trim     466
Options (change) 7,870 14,225 9,475
Options (change) 7,319 13,234 8,816
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0 1,300
Total Price $103,445 $52,000 $65,300
Total Invoice $96,440 $48,427 $60,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,121
Model Year200720112011
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$103,445$52,000$65,300
Adjustments for Features-4,1750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,270$52,000$65,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,100
Total Invoice$96,440$48,427$60,886
Adjustments for Features-3,8920-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,548$48,427$60,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,273

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

Model Year200720112011
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Total Value of Features$8,240$4,065$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8920-186

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

Model Year20072011
ModelCLSA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in108.3 in
Length193.0 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height54.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested167577%
Total Not Requested50023%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
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 integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested91522%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162567%
Total Not Requested81533%

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