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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: $62,400

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $19,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,099

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $18,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $42,780 $44,734
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 1 Package 4,150 3,690 3,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Rear spoiler 400        
Folding second row seats 440        
Prestige Package       7,500 7,500
Driver Assist Package       3,000 3,000
Luxury Package       2,300 2,300
Sport Interior Package       750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Rear side airbags       350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 1 Package 3,860 3,432 3,432    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Rear spoiler 372        
Folding second row seats 409        
Prestige Package       6,977 6,977
Driver Assist Package       2,790 2,790
Luxury Package       2,139 2,140
Sport Interior Package       697 697
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930 930
Rear side airbags       325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536
Options (change) 8,910 7,610 7,610 15,475 15,475
Options (change) 8,287 7,078 7,078 14,394 14,395
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $81,935 $108,035 $115,035 $62,400 $64,500
Total Invoice $76,265 $100,538 $107,048 $58,099 $60,054

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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: $20,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,664
Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$81,935$108,035$115,035$62,400$64,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-3,300-535-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,935$105,135$111,735$61,865$64,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,200$29,800$0$2,150
Total Invoice$76,265$100,538$107,048$58,099$60,054
Adjustments for Features0-2,699-3,071-498-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,265$97,839$103,977$57,601$59,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,574$27,712$0$2,001

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300
Cargo cover   $75$75
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
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$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,115$13,015$13,415$10,650$10,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$3,300$535$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,699-3,071-498-452

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142016
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 Weight4,256 lb.4,091 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

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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
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
LED headlights500No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%

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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
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 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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