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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,145

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $28,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,159

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $26,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,200 $69,600
Base Invoice $85,746 $64,728
Premium Package 2 3,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110  
Comfort Package   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Premium Package 2 3,348  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032  
Comfort Package   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Sunshade, rear, power   325
Options (change) 4,710 1,650
Options (change) 4,380 1,536
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $100,285 $72,145
Total Invoice $93,501 $67,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,463
Model Year20072014
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$100,285$72,145
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,270$72,145
Total Invoice$93,501$67,159
Adjustments for Features-1,8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,622$67,159

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20072014
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,390$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8790

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20072014
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in108.3 in
Length193.0 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height54.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.4,009 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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