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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: $61,375

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $52,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,149

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $48,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelCLSA5 / S5
TrimAMG CLS63 SS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $108,900 $53,100
Base Invoice $101,277 $49,384
Lane departure warning 875  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 500
Technology Package   2,900
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
Lane departure warning 814  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 466
Technology Package   2,696
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,163
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 3,725 7,325
Options (change) 3,465 6,815
Destination 925 950
Total Price $113,550 $61,375
Total Invoice $105,667 $57,149

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,641
Model Year20172017
ModelCLSA5 / S5
TrimAMG CLS63 SS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$113,550$61,375
Adjustments for Features-7,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,160$61,375
Total Invoice$105,667$57,149
Adjustments for Features-6,8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,790$57,149

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

Model Year20172017
ModelCLSA5 / S5
TrimAMG CLS63 SS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,790$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8770

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

Model Year20172017
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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested166589%
Total Not Requested20011%

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