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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: $52,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $60,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,095

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $56,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAMG CLS63 SA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $108,900 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $101,277 $37,108 $46,966
Lane departure warning 875    
Carbon fiber trim 2,850   500
Premium Package   1,850  
Technology Package   1,700 1,700
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
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Lane departure warning 814    
Carbon fiber trim 2,651   466
Premium Package   1,721  
Technology Package   1,580 1,580
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
S Line Package   2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,207  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0  
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432 432
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Options (change) 3,725 12,115 5,565
Options (change) 3,465 11,212 5,122
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $113,550 $52,790 $58,140
Total Invoice $105,667 $49,095 $54,163

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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: $52,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,588
Model Year201720082008
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAMG CLS63 SA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$113,550$52,790$58,140
Adjustments for Features-9,430-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,120$51,940$58,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,200
Total Invoice$105,667$49,095$54,163
Adjustments for Features-8,775-7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,892$48,304$54,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,859

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

Model Year201720082008
ModelCLSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAMG CLS63 SA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $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
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
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $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 
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  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
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  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,255$5,675$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,430$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,775-7910

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

Model Year20172008
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
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
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
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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