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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,170

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $21,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,586

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $19,927

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $43,900
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $40,828
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Heated front seats 690    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Sport Interior Package     500
Navigation Plus Package     3,550
S Line Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Rear side airbags     350
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Heated front seats 642    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Sport Interior Package     467
Navigation Plus Package     3,301
S Line Package     2,327
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 6,539 5,849 7,375
Options (change) 6,081 5,439 6,863
Destination 775 775 895
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $73,514 $94,924 $52,170
Total Invoice $68,513 $88,452 $48,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,418
Model Year200620062013
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$73,514$94,924$52,170
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,514$93,974$49,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$68,513$88,452$48,586
Adjustments for Features0-885-2,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,513$87,567$46,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200620062013
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,265$7,215$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-2,491

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062013
ModelCLSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.5 in
Length193.0 in182.6 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height54.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.857.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested61538%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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