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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: $45,390

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $16,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5S5E450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $59,800
Premium Package 1,850    
Navigation system 2,390 2,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Wood trim   500  
Satellite radio     460
Premium Package 1,721    
Navigation system 2,178 2,178  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 670
Wood trim   466  
Satellite radio     428
Options (change) 4,715 3,365 1,180
Options (change) 4,331 3,076 1,098
Destination 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,390 $55,940 $61,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,250
Model Year200820082019
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5S5E450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$45,390$55,940$61,975
Adjustments for Features0-750-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,390$55,190$58,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,800$0

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

Model Year200820082019
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5S5E450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,200$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-129

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

Model Year20082019
ModelA5 / S5E-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in113.1 in
Length182.1 in190.0 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height54.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

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