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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: $52,500

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $53,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,893

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $49,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $95,900 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $89,187 $34,318 $49,895
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030    
Carbon fiber trim 2,850   500
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Sport Package   1,450  
Sunshade, rear, power   500 500
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888    
Carbon fiber trim 2,651   466
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Sport Package   1,349  
Sunshade, rear, power   466 466
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Options (change) 8,800 14,725 13,925
Options (change) 8,185 13,700 12,955
Destination 905 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $105,605 $52,500 $69,750
Total Invoice $98,277 $48,893 $65,025

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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: $46,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,600
Model Year201320112011
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$105,605$52,500$69,750
Adjustments for Features-6,2150-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,390$52,500$67,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,950
Total Invoice$98,277$48,893$65,025
Adjustments for Features-5,7840-2,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,493$48,893$62,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,988

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

Model Year201320112011
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure warning$200  
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$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$10,790$4,575$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,215$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7840-2,144

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

Model Year20132011
ModelCLSA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in108.3 in
Length194.5 in182.1 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested294072%
Total Not Requested115028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested156564%
Total Not Requested87536%

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