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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: $56,200

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $27,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,330

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $25,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $43,000
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $39,990
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,100
Prestige Package     7,100
Luxury Package     2,300
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Premium Package 1 3,785 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 1,954
Prestige Package     6,604
Luxury Package     2,139
Rear side airbags     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 7,550 6,790 12,325
Options (change) 7,021 6,258 11,465
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $83,725 $109,315 $56,200
Total Invoice $78,016 $101,849 $52,330

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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: $28,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,999
Model Year201120112012
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$83,725$109,315$56,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,725$107,715$54,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,990$0
Total Invoice$78,016$101,849$52,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,491-1,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,016$100,358$51,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,342$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201120112012
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 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
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
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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 cluster hood, leather  $200
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$7,140$8,740$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,491-1,313

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112012
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.4,091 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 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
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 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159061%
Total Not Requested100039%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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