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

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,290

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $43,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,629

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $40,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5S5E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $87,700
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $81,561
Premium Package 1,850    
S Line Package 2,900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0    
Technology Package 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system 2,390 2,390  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Wood trim   500  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Premium II Package     1,930
Premium I Package     2,100
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140
Premium Package 1,721    
S Line Package 2,698    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0    
Technology Package 1,580 1,580  
Navigation system 2,178 2,178  
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432  
Wood trim   466  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Premium II Package     1,795
Premium I Package     1,953
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060
Options (change) 11,615 5,065 5,170
Options (change) 10,746 4,656 4,808
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,100
Total Price $52,290 $57,640 $95,845
Total Invoice $48,629 $53,697 $89,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,203
Model Year200820082009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5S5E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$52,290$57,640$95,845
Adjustments for Features-6500-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,640$57,640$91,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0
Total Invoice$48,629$53,697$89,344
Adjustments for Features-6040-4,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,025$53,697$85,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,672$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200820082009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5S5E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$4,500$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-6040-4,116

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082009
ModelA5 / S5E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length182.1 in191.0 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height54.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line 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 buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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