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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: $58,775

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $23,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,726

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $21,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $45,400 $47,500
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $42,222 $44,177
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     7,500 7,500
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)     550 550
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     6,977 6,977
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)     511 511
Options (change) 6,015 3,375 12,450 12,450
Options (change) 5,594 3,139 11,579 11,580
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $82,160 $113,270 $58,775 $60,875
Total Invoice $76,479 $105,411 $54,726 $56,682

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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: $23,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,716
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT9T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$82,160$113,270$58,775$60,875
Adjustments for Features-90-4,015-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,070$109,255$58,725$60,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,185$0$2,150
Total Invoice$76,479$105,411$54,726$56,682
Adjustments for Features-84-3,736-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,395$101,675$54,679$56,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,280$0$2,003

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCLSCLSQ5Q5
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power liftgate  $350$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$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo cover  $75$75
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
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  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
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$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$9,690$13,615$9,650$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$4,015$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-3,736-470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182015
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

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

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

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested221580%
Total Not Requested55020%
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
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested221580%
Total Not Requested55020%
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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