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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: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,629

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $7,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $49,400 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $45,942 $53,103 $81,468
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) 475 475 720 720  
Wood trim   500      
Sport Package     0 0  
Rear Seat Package     440 440  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,450 2,550
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Wheel Package       0  
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) 432 432 669 669  
Wood trim   466      
Sport Package     0 0  
Rear Seat Package     409 409  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 4,139 2,372
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Wheel Package       0  
Options (change) 11,615 5,065 10,200 9,030 5,970
Options (change) 10,746 4,656 9,486 8,398 5,553
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,700
Total Price $52,290 $57,640 $60,475 $67,005 $96,145
Total Invoice $48,629 $53,697 $56,303 $62,376 $89,596

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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: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,969
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$52,290$57,640$60,475$67,005$96,145
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,480-4,180-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,640$57,640$57,995$62,825$91,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$4,830$33,545
Total Invoice$48,629$53,697$56,303$62,376$89,596
Adjustments for Features-6040-2,309-3,891-4,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,025$53,697$53,994$58,485$85,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,672$0$4,491$31,311

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

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
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   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$3,775$6,255$7,955$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,480$4,180$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-6040-2,309-3,891-4,291

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

Model Year20082011
ModelA5 / S5E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.1 in
Length182.1 in191.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height54.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 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
Compass0Yes
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 seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130056%
Total Not Requested101544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested131550%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested94054%

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