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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: $80,170

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $41,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,622

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $38,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG CLS63 SRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $108,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $101,277 $64,078
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950  
Navigation Package   3,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Ceramic front brake rotors   6,000
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324  
Navigation Package   3,301
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Sunshade, rear, power   325
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,580
Options (change) 11,800 10,375
Options (change) 10,975 9,649
Destination 995 895
Total Price $121,695 $80,170
Total Invoice $113,247 $74,622

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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: $34,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,237
Model Year20182013
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG CLS63 SRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine577hp 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$121,695$80,170
Adjustments for Features-6,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,830$80,170
Total Invoice$113,247$74,622
Adjustments for Features-6,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,859$74,622

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

Model Year20182013
ModelCLSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG CLS63 SRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
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 
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
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
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$16,515$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3880

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

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,420 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
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested146581%
Total Not Requested35019%

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