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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: $56,245

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $23,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,378

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $21,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $44,400 $46,500
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $41,292 $43,247
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160    
Sport Interior Package     500 500
S Line Plus Package     3,000  
Prestige Package     7,500 7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Rear side airbags     350 350
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079    
Sport Interior Package     467 467
S Line Plus Package     2,790  
Prestige Package     6,977 6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467
Rear side airbags     325 325
Options (change) 5,170 4,410 11,850 8,850
Options (change) 4,808 4,101 11,026 8,236
Destination 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $79,745 $105,835 $57,145 $56,245
Total Invoice $74,315 $98,670 $53,213 $52,378

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,250
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$79,745$105,835$57,145$56,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,760-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,745$104,135$55,385$54,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,390$550$0
Total Invoice$74,315$98,670$53,213$52,378
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-1,639-1,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,315$97,085$51,574$51,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,770$509$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo cover  $75$75
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$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$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,965$9,665$9,725$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,760$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-1,639-1,313

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20102014
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 CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%

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 buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested156557%
Total Not Requested120043%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

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 buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested156557%
Total Not Requested120043%

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