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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: $56,120

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $23,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,262

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $21,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $43,900
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $40,828
Premium 1 Package 4,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Rear spoiler 400    
Folding second row seats 440    
Sport Interior Package     500
S Line Package     2,500
Prestige Package     7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Rear side airbags     350
Premium 1 Package 4,083    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Rear spoiler 372    
Folding second row seats 409    
Sport Interior Package     467
S Line Package     2,327
Prestige Package     6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 7,050 1,820 11,325
Options (change) 6,557 1,693 10,539
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $79,225 $97,595 $56,120
Total Invoice $73,741 $90,825 $52,262

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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: $22,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,884
Model Year201220122013
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$79,225$97,595$56,120
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,825$97,595$55,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,770$0
Total Invoice$73,741$90,825$52,262
Adjustments for Features-1,3030-708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,438$90,825$51,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,387$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201220122013
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50 $50
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,915$8,515$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3030-708

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122013
ModelCLSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.5 in
Length194.5 in182.6 in
Width74.1 in74.0 in
Height55.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested122553%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - 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 holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested199072%
Total Not Requested77528%

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