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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: $78,095

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $31,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,692

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $28,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,500 $69,600
Base Invoice $92,535 $64,728
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Navigation Plus Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Navigation Plus Package   3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Sunshade, rear, power   325
Options (change) 8,800 7,600
Options (change) 8,185 7,069
Destination 925 895
Total Price $109,225 $78,095
Total Invoice $101,645 $72,692

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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: $27,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,961
Model Year20142014
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine550hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$109,225$78,095
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,010$78,095
Total Invoice$101,645$72,692
Adjustments for Features-2,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,653$72,692

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

Model Year20142014
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,365$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9920

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

Model Year20142014
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in108.3 in
Length194.5 in182.1 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,355 lb.4,009 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 ft312.2 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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested141570%
Total Not Requested60030%

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