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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: $49,250

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $18,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E 450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $64,950
Sport Package 1,450    
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Wood trim 350 500  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 550
Satellite radio     460
Sport Package 1,349    
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670
Wood trim 325 466  
Blind spot warning system 466 466 512
Satellite radio     428
Options (change) 11,475 7,375 1,730
Options (change) 10,675 6,862 1,610
Destination 875 875 1,050
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $49,250 $63,200 $67,730

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,295
Model Year201120112021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E 450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4354hp V8362hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$49,250$63,200$67,730
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,250$62,950$65,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$0

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

Model Year201120112021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E 450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
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
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $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
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,575$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-87

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

Model Year20112021
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 Weight3,683 lb.4,311 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 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested256563%
Total Not Requested152537%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested126552%
Total Not Requested117548%

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