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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: $53,690

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $18,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,947

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $17,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $37,851 $47,802
Lane departure warning 875 875 875    
Wheel Package 990 760      
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850 2,850   500
Premium Package       1,900  
Technology Package       2,200 2,200
Navigation system       2,390 2,390
S Line Package       2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Lane departure warning 814 814 814    
Wheel Package 921 707      
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651 2,651   466
Premium Package       1,768  
Technology Package       2,045 2,045
Navigation system       2,178 2,178
S Line Package       2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,209  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0  
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 5,155 4,925 3,725 12,165 5,565
Options (change) 4,795 4,581 3,465 11,271 5,132
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $72,070 $79,050 $111,200 $53,690 $59,090
Total Invoice $67,091 $73,582 $103,482 $49,947 $55,059

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,710
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$72,070$79,050$111,200$53,690$59,090
Adjustments for Features-2,390-4,730-9,030-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,680$74,320$102,170$52,840$59,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,640$32,490$0$6,250
Total Invoice$67,091$73,582$103,482$49,947$55,059
Adjustments for Features-2,225-4,403-8,403-7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,866$69,179$95,079$49,156$55,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,313$30,213$0$5,903

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

Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200 $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$10,005$14,305$6,125$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$4,730$9,030$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,225-4,403-8,403-7910

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

Model Year20152009
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 Weight4,035 lb.3,738 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 CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
S Line 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

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