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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,400

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $9,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,797

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $46,314 $52,629
Sport Package 1,000      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Wood trim 350 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 300 300    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Sport Package 930      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669
Wood trim 325 466    
Sunshade, rear, power 280 280    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Options (change) 14,425 9,675 11,090 11,090
Options (change) 13,418 9,003 10,314 10,314
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,400 $65,750 $61,765 $68,555
Total Invoice $48,797 $61,306 $57,503 $63,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,062
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4354hp V8302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$52,400$65,750$61,765$68,555
Adjustments for Features00-2,840-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,400$65,750$58,925$65,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,350$0$6,390
Total Invoice$48,797$61,306$57,503$63,818
Adjustments for Features00-2,644-3,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,797$61,306$54,859$60,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,509$0$5,943

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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 seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,950$6,790$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,840$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,644-3,016

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20122012
ModelA5 / S5E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length182.1 in185.0 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height54.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested364086%
Total Not Requested57514%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
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%

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