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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: $65,275

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $40,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,779

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $38,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelCLSSQ5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $53,300
Base Invoice $88,257 $49,570
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 500
Luxury Package   2,100
Prestige Package   7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 467
Luxury Package   1,954
Prestige Package   6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 10,460 11,025
Options (change) 9,729 10,259
Destination 875 950
Total Price $106,235 $65,275
Total Invoice $98,861 $60,779

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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: $40,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,882
Model Year20122017
ModelCLSSQ5
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$106,235$65,275
Adjustments for Features-2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,020$65,275
Total Invoice$98,861$60,779
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,661$60,779

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20122017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,090$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20122017
ModelCLSSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.5 in
Length194.5 in183.0 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,410 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 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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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%
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested264057%
Total Not Requested197543%

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