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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: $56,245

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $15,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,378

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $14,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelCLSCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $44,400 $46,500
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $41,292 $43,247
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Lane departure warning 875 875 875    
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Premium Package   4,200 3,740    
Prestige Package       7,500 7,500
S Line Plus Package       3,000  
Sport Interior Package       500 500
Rear side airbags       350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Lane departure warning 814 814 814    
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Rear spoiler 372 372      
Premium Package   3,906 3,478    
Prestige Package       6,977 6,977
S Line Plus Package       2,790  
Sport Interior Package       467 467
Rear side airbags       325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       467 467
Options (change) 4,965 5,915 4,615 11,850 8,850
Options (change) 4,618 5,501 4,292 11,026 8,236
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $71,880 $80,040 $112,090 $57,145 $56,245
Total Invoice $66,914 $74,502 $104,309 $53,213 $52,378

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,793
Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelCLSCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T9T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
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)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$71,880$80,040$112,090$57,145$56,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-6,565-1,700-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,880$77,475$105,525$55,445$54,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,595$33,645$550$0
Total Invoice$66,914$74,502$104,309$53,213$52,378
Adjustments for Features0-2,388-6,109-1,583-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,914$72,114$98,200$51,630$51,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$31,286$509$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelCLSCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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  
Sunshade, rear, power $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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $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  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,440$11,005$15,005$10,140$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$6,565$1,700$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,388-6,109-1,583-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152014
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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 information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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 information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

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