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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: $53,690

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,947

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $6,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581
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) 475 475 720 720 720  
Wood trim   500        
Lane departure warning     875 875   875
Sport Package     0 0    
Premium 1 Package     4,180 4,180    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
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) 443 443 670 670 670  
Wood trim   466        
Lane departure warning     814 814   814
Sport Package     0 0    
Premium 1 Package     3,887 3,887    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 12,165 5,565 7,395 7,395 720 875
Options (change) 11,271 5,132 6,878 6,878 670 814
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,690 $59,090 $60,970 $61,420 $64,745 $103,500
Total Invoice $49,947 $55,059 $56,768 $57,186 $60,278 $96,320

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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: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,769
Model Year200920092016201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,690$59,090$60,970$61,420$64,745$103,500
Adjustments for Features-6500-1,780-1,780-2,405-9,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,040$59,090$59,190$59,640$62,340$94,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$450$3,150$34,905
Total Invoice$49,947$55,059$56,768$57,186$60,278$96,320
Adjustments for Features-6050-1,657-1,657-2,239-8,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,342$55,059$55,111$55,529$58,039$87,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,717$0$418$2,928$32,456

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

Model Year200920092016201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimA5S5E250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer     $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
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    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
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
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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
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
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,850$6,200$7,980$7,980$8,605$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$1,780$1,780$2,405$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-1,657-1,657-2,239-8,753

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

Model Year20092016
ModelA5 / S5E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length182.1 in192.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height54.0 in57.1 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 ft316.4 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 E250 BlueTEC

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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested121542%

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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested121542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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