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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: $49,850

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $31,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,417

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $29,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $37,200
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $34,596
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Prestige Package     11,000
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Premium Package 1 3,785 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Prestige Package     10,230
Rear side airbags     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441
Options (change) 5,250 4,490 11,825
Options (change) 4,882 4,119 10,996
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $81,425 $107,015 $49,850
Total Invoice $75,877 $99,710 $46,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,306
Model Year201120112009
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$81,425$107,015$49,850
Adjustments for Features-165-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,260$105,250$49,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,990$0
Total Invoice$75,877$99,710$46,417
Adjustments for Features-154-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,723$98,065$46,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,342$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201120112009
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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
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
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
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$7,940$9,540$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-154-1,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112009
ModelCLSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.5 in
Length193.0 in182.2 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height54.7 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.1 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.955.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested316552%
Total Not Requested290048%

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