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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: $59,125

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $19,239

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,053

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $17,971

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $46,400
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $43,152
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Premium Package 3,650    
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110  
Navigation system   1,240  
Prestige Package     6,800
Luxury Package     2,300
Sport Interior Package     750
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Premium Package 3,395    
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892  
Navigation system   1,153  
Prestige Package     6,324
Luxury Package     2,139
Sport Interior Package     697
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Rear side airbags     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 11,389 8,959 11,775
Options (change) 10,592 8,331 10,951
Destination 775 775 950
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $78,364 $98,034 $59,125
Total Invoice $73,024 $91,344 $55,053

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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: $22,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,950
Model Year200620062017
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)480, 13480, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$78,364$98,034$59,125
Adjustments for Features-8250-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,539$98,034$55,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,495$0
Total Invoice$73,024$91,344$55,053
Adjustments for Features-7690-3,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,255$91,344$51,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,089$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200620062017
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, 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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,965$6,140$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-7690-3,748

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062017
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.4,091 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested137545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested215052%
Total Not Requested196548%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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