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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: $52,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $10,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,095

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $9,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514
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) 475 475 720 720 720  
Blind spot warning system 500 500        
Wood trim   500        
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850
Sport Package     0      
Rear Seat Package     440 440 440  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000 4,450  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
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) 432 432 669 669 669  
Blind spot warning system 466 466        
Wood trim   466        
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791
Sport Package     0      
Rear Seat Package     409 409 409  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720 4,139  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Options (change) 12,115 5,565 11,050 11,050 9,880 1,820
Options (change) 11,212 5,122 10,277 10,277 9,189 1,693
Destination 775 775 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,790 $58,140 $62,955 $67,755 $71,185 $92,525
Total Invoice $49,095 $54,163 $58,612 $63,076 $66,266 $86,112

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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: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,394
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,790$58,140$62,955$67,755$71,185$92,525
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,930-2,930-4,930-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,140$58,140$60,025$64,825$66,255$87,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$4,800$6,230$27,295
Total Invoice$49,095$54,163$58,612$63,076$66,266$86,112
Adjustments for Features-6050-2,728-2,728-4,589-4,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,490$54,163$55,884$60,348$61,677$81,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,673$0$4,464$5,793$25,384

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

Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700 
RWD  $0$0 $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   $150
Console without shifter  $150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$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$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,275$7,205$7,205$9,205$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,930$2,930$4,930$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-2,728-2,728-4,589-4,844

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

Model Year20082013
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested116547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested116547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested130047%
Total Not Requested146553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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