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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: $49,350

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $60,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,955

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $56,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201020102010
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAMG CLS63 SA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $107,800 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $100,254 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Lane departure warning 875      
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000 1,000  
Prestige Package   8,300 4,800 5,700
Sport Package   1,450 1,450  
Driver Assist Package   900 900 900
Wood trim   400 400 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Audi Drive Select Package       3,950
Lane departure warning 814      
Upgraded leather upholstery   930 930  
Prestige Package   7,719 4,464 5,302
Sport Package   1,349 1,349  
Driver Assist Package   837 837 837
Wood trim   372 372 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Audi Drive Select Package       3,673
Options (change) 875 12,525 9,025 11,525
Options (change) 814 11,650 8,395 10,721
Destination 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $109,600 $49,350 $53,850 $66,050
Total Invoice $101,993 $45,955 $50,140 $61,578

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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: $51,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,625
Model Year2016201020102010
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAMG CLS63 SA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$109,600$49,350$53,850$66,050
Adjustments for Features-9,0400-950-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,560$49,350$52,900$63,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$14,500
Total Invoice$101,993$45,955$50,140$61,578
Adjustments for Features-8,4130-885-2,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,580$45,955$49,255$59,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$13,572

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

Model Year2016201020102010
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAMG CLS63 SA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
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$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$13,815$4,775$5,725$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,040$0$950$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4130-885-2,051

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

Model Year20162010
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.3,683 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
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested264074%
Total Not Requested95026%
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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141568%
Total Not Requested67532%
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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141568%
Total Not Requested67532%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

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