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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: $55,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $6,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Premium Package 1,900        
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Technology Package 2,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100      
Wood trim   500      
Premium 2 Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium 1 Package     3,950 4,400 2,500
Driver Assistance Package     2,900 2,900 2,900
Rear Seat Package     430 430  
Leather seating surfaces     1,590    
Obstacle detection, rear     950 950 950
Premium Package 1,768        
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Technology Package 2,045 2,045      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953      
Wood trim   466      
Premium 2 Package     2,232 2,232 2,232
Premium 1 Package     3,674 4,092 2,325
Driver Assistance Package     2,697 2,697 2,697
Rear Seat Package     400 400  
Leather seating surfaces     1,479    
Obstacle detection, rear     884 884 884
Options (change) 14,265 7,665 12,940 11,800 8,750
Options (change) 13,224 7,085 12,035 10,974 8,138
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,700
Total Price $55,790 $61,190 $62,415 $68,975 $97,075
Total Invoice $51,900 $57,012 $58,108 $64,208 $90,461

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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: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,852
Model Year20092009201020102010
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)255/35-19255/35-19245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$55,790$61,190$62,415$68,975$97,075
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,180-4,880-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,140$61,190$59,235$64,095$91,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$4,860$32,535
Total Invoice$51,900$57,012$58,108$64,208$90,461
Adjustments for Features-6050-2,961-4,543-4,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,295$57,012$55,147$59,665$85,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,717$0$4,518$30,370

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

Model Year20092009201020102010
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
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
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
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
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,025$4,375$7,555$9,255$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,180$4,880$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-2,961-4,543-4,944

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

Model Year20092010
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 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested91540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
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%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested121546%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
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%

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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