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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: $54,100

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $28,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,376

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $26,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $43,000
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $39,990
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Premium Package 3,900 2,500  
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Folding second row seats 440    
Prestige Package     7,100
Luxury Package     2,300
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Premium Package 3,627 2,325  
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Folding second row seats 409    
Prestige Package     6,604
Luxury Package     2,139
Rear side airbags     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 6,015 3,375 10,225
Options (change) 5,594 3,139 9,511
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $82,160 $113,270 $54,100
Total Invoice $76,479 $105,411 $50,376

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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: $26,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,576
Model Year201820182012
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
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$82,160$113,270$54,100
Adjustments for Features-1,640-5,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,520$107,705$54,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,185$0
Total Invoice$76,479$105,411$50,376
Adjustments for Features-1,527-5,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,952$100,232$50,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,280$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201820182012
ModelCLSCLSQ5
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$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 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,490$14,415$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$5,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,527-5,1790

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182012
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested204079%
Total Not Requested55021%
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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