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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: $52,920

Audi Q5 45   
Difference: $50,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,717

Audi Q5 45   
Difference: $46,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelCLSQ5
TrimCLS63 AMG45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $93,550 $42,950
Base Invoice $87,002 $40,373
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Warm Weather Package   1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Warm Weather Package   1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 6,090 8,975
Options (change) 5,664 8,349
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $103,115 $52,920
Total Invoice $96,141 $49,717

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,232
Model Year20082019
ModelCLSQ5
TrimCLS63 AMG45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8248hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$103,115$52,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,115$50,995
Total Invoice$96,141$49,717
Adjustments for Features0-1,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,141$47,909

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082019
ModelCLSQ5
TrimCLS63 AMG45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,415$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,808

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082019
ModelCLSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in111.0 in
Length193.0 in183.6 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height54.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.860.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested210083%
Total Not Requested42517%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152538%
Total Not Requested245062%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%

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