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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: $52,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $46,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,427

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $42,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $87,700
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $81,561
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900  
S Line Package 2,450    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500  
Wood trim   500  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Premium II Package     1,930
Premium I Package     2,100
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487  
S Line Package 2,279    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,074
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466  
Wood trim   466  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Premium II Package     1,795
Premium I Package     1,953
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060
Options (change) 14,225 9,475 7,400
Options (change) 13,234 8,816 6,882
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,100
Total Price $52,000 $65,300 $98,075
Total Invoice $48,427 $60,886 $91,418

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,076
Model Year201120112009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$52,000$65,300$98,075
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,000$64,850$93,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,850$0
Total Invoice$48,427$60,886$91,418
Adjustments for Features0-420-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,427$60,466$87,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,039$0

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

Model Year201120112009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,840$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-3,915

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

Model Year20112009
ModelA5 / S5E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length182.1 in191.0 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height54.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested345084%
Total Not Requested64016%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested180074%
Total Not Requested64026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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