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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: $62,700

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $45,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,383

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $42,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $97,950 $54,400
Base Invoice $91,094 $50,592
Premium Package 1 3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160  
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 500
Warm Weather Package   800
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079  
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 466
Warm Weather Package   744
S Sport Package   2,326
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 6,960 7,325
Options (change) 6,473 6,816
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $108,385 $62,700
Total Invoice $101,042 $58,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,112
Model Year20102018
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$108,385$62,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,385$61,140
Total Invoice$101,042$58,383
Adjustments for Features0-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,042$56,930

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

Model Year20102018
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,890$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,453

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

Model Year20102018
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in111.2 in
Length193.0 in186.3 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height54.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.935.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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