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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: $58,775

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $45,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,726

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $42,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,300 $45,400 $47,500
Base Invoice $89,559 $42,222 $44,177
Premium Package 1 3,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140    
Prestige Package   7,500 7,500
Luxury Package   2,300 2,300
Sport Interior Package   750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Rear side airbags   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Premium Package 1 2,976    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060    
Prestige Package   6,977 6,977
Luxury Package   2,139 2,140
Sport Interior Package   697 697
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930 930
Rear side airbags   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Options (change) 4,340 12,450 12,450
Options (change) 4,036 11,579 11,580
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $104,115 $58,775 $60,875
Total Invoice $97,070 $54,726 $56,682

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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: $46,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,540
Model Year200920152015
ModelCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$104,115$58,775$60,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,115$57,490$59,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$97,070$54,726$56,682
Adjustments for Features0-1,196-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,070$53,530$55,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,002

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200920152015
ModelCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo cover $75$75
Second-row low console$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,890$9,175$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,196-1,150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092015
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 Weight4,021 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.957.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested162588%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested151555%
Total Not Requested125045%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested151555%
Total Not Requested125045%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support 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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