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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: $63,745

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $11,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,353

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $11,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSSQ5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $51,900
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $48,268
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Wheel Package 990 760    
Lane departure warning 875 875 875  
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850 2,850 500
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Prestige Package       7,500
Comfort Package       2,100
Rear side airbags       350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Wheel Package 921 707    
Lane departure warning 814 814 814  
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Rear spoiler 372 372    
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651 2,651 467
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Prestige Package       6,977
Comfort Package       1,954
Rear side airbags       325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       467
Options (change) 8,805 9,525 7,465 10,950
Options (change) 8,190 8,859 6,943 10,190
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $75,720 $83,650 $114,940 $63,745
Total Invoice $70,486 $77,860 $106,960 $59,353

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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: $14,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,461
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSSQ5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$75,720$83,650$114,940$63,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-6,490-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,720$81,085$108,450$61,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,365$32,730$0
Total Invoice$70,486$77,860$106,960$59,353
Adjustments for Features0-2,387-6,039-2,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,486$75,473$100,921$57,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,987$30,435$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSSQ5
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power liftgate   $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $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
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $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
Xenon HID headlights   $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
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$150$150 
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 cluster hood, leather   $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,540$10,105$14,030$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$6,490$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,387-6,039-2,328

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20152014
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested120066%
Total Not Requested62534%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%
Comfort 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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