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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: $52,290

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $50,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,629

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $47,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $93,550 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $87,002 $37,108 $46,966
Premium Package 2 4,035    
iPod integration 425    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120    
Technology Package   1,700 1,700
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Premium Package   1,850  
S Line Package   2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Wood trim     500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Premium Package 2 3,753    
iPod integration 395    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042    
Technology Package   1,580 1,580
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Premium Package   1,721  
S Line Package   2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,207  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0  
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432 432
Wood trim     466
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 5,580 11,615 5,065
Options (change) 5,190 10,746 4,656
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 2,600 0 1,300
Total Price $102,605 $52,290 $57,640
Total Invoice $95,667 $48,629 $53,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,174
Model Year200820082008
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$102,605$52,290$57,640
Adjustments for Features-5,865-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,740$51,640$57,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000
Total Invoice$95,667$48,629$53,697
Adjustments for Features-5,468-6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,199$48,025$53,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,672

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $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 
Aux input$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Metal pedals$75  
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 headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,715$4,500$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,865$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,468-6040

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

Model Year20082008
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.3,738 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line 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
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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