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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: $55,800

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $26,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,958

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $24,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $42,500
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $39,526
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     7,200
Luxury Package     2,300
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     6,696
Luxury Package     2,139
Rear side airbags     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 9,150 7,610 12,425
Options (change) 8,510 7,078 11,557
Destination 905 905 875
Total Price $82,055 $104,415 $55,800
Total Invoice $76,375 $97,170 $51,958

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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: $23,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,192
Model Year201320132011
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$82,055$104,415$55,800
Adjustments for Features-2,390-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,665$100,925$55,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,260$0
Total Invoice$76,375$97,170$51,958
Adjustments for Features-2,225-3,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,150$93,922$51,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,772$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201320132011
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row low console$100$100 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,815$11,915$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,225-3,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20132011
ModelCLSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.5 in
Length194.5 in182.2 in
Width74.1 in74.0 in
Height55.8 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.1 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested229084%
Total Not Requested42516%
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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