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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: $9,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,797

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
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 $48,850 $55,450
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $45,431 $51,569
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Sport Package 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
Distronic Plus Package     2,650 2,650
Appearance Package     1,990  
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Sport Package 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
Distronic Plus Package     2,465 2,465
Appearance Package     1,851  
Options (change) 14,425 9,675 11,810 9,820
Options (change) 13,418 9,003 10,984 9,133
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,400 $65,750 $61,535 $66,145
Total Invoice $48,797 $61,306 $57,290 $61,577

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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: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,128
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E350E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4354hp V8268hp V6382hp 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)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$52,400$65,750$61,535$66,145
Adjustments for Features00-2,540-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,400$65,750$58,995$63,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,350$0$4,685
Total Invoice$48,797$61,306$57,290$61,577
Adjustments for Features00-2,365-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,797$61,306$54,925$59,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,509$0$4,357

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

Model Year2012201220112011
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 warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
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 
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  
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
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,500$7,040$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,540$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,365-2,295

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

Model Year20122011
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.3,586 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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Compass0No
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 Requested344082%
Total Not Requested77518%

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 system200No
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 Requested189077%
Total Not Requested55023%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested130074%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35029%
Total Not Requested87571%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested130074%

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