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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,675

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $41,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,427

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $38,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCLSSQ5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $93,550 $53,300
Base Invoice $87,002 $49,570
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Luxury Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Luxury Package   1,954
Technology Package   3,068
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 6,090 7,425
Options (change) 5,664 6,907
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $103,115 $61,675
Total Invoice $96,141 $57,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi SQ5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,482
Model Year20082017
ModelCLSSQ5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$103,115$61,675
Adjustments for Features0-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,115$60,850
Total Invoice$96,141$57,427
Adjustments for Features0-768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,141$56,659

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20082017
ModelCLSSQ5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,690$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-768

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20082017
ModelCLSSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.5 in
Length193.0 in183.0 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height54.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 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 Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.857.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested215085%
Total Not Requested37515%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested135056%
Total Not Requested106544%

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