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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: $76,075

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $30,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,816

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $28,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $96,300 $70,900
Base Invoice $89,559 $65,938
Premium Package 1 3,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500  
Technology Package   2,900
Comfort Package   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 1 2,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325  
Technology Package   2,698
Comfort Package   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 6,840 4,250
Options (change) 6,361 3,953
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $106,615 $76,075
Total Invoice $99,395 $70,816

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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: $28,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,003
Model Year20092015
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$106,615$76,075
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,925$76,075
Total Invoice$99,395$70,816
Adjustments for Features-1,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,819$70,816

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

Model Year20092015
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 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,640$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5760

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

Model Year20092015
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 Weight4,097 lb.4,009 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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71551%
Total Not Requested70049%

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