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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: $51,550

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $57,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,009

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $53,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $96,300 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $89,559 $34,504 $50,128
Premium Package 1 3,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140    
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,100 2,100
Carbon fiber trim 2,500   500
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
S Line Plus Package   1,500  
Sunshade, rear, power   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Premium Package 1 2,976    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060    
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 1,954 1,954
Carbon fiber trim 2,325   466
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
S Line Plus Package   1,397  
Sunshade, rear, power   280 280
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 9,070 13,575 9,675
Options (change) 8,435 12,630 9,003
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0 1,300
Total Price $108,845 $51,550 $65,750
Total Invoice $101,469 $48,009 $61,306

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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: $52,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,598
Model Year200920122012
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, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$108,845$51,550$65,750
Adjustments for Features-5,2150-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,630$51,550$65,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,850
Total Invoice$101,469$48,009$61,306
Adjustments for Features-4,8620-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,607$48,009$60,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,971

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

Model Year200920122012
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  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
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  
Cargo Management 
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
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
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 steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Total Value of Features$9,440$4,225$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8620-326

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

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 warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested331579%
Total Not Requested90021%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
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
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 warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested161566%
Total Not Requested82534%

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