Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2017

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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: $50,300

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $9,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,843

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $9,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E400E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $50,732 $56,405
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Wood trim 350 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 300 300    
Premium 1 Package     4,100 4,100
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
Wood trim 325 466    
Sunshade, rear, power 280 280    
Premium 1 Package     3,813 3,813
Options (change) 12,325 7,575 4,820 4,820
Options (change) 11,464 7,049 4,483 4,483
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $50,300 $63,650 $60,295 $66,395
Total Invoice $46,843 $59,352 $56,140 $61,813

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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: $8,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,980
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E400E550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4354hp V8329hp 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)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$50,300$63,650$60,295$66,395
Adjustments for Features00-1,415-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,300$63,650$58,880$64,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,350$0$5,700
Total Invoice$46,843$59,352$56,140$61,813
Adjustments for Features00-1,317-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,843$59,352$54,823$60,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,509$0$5,300

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

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E400E550
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 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
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 seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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$4,350$4,350$5,765$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,415$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,317-1,690

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

Model Year20122017
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 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.3 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 headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested304072%
Total Not Requested117528%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested149061%
Total Not Requested95039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186570%
Total Not Requested80030%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186570%
Total Not Requested80030%

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