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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: $52,400

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $48,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,797

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $88,900
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $82,677
Sport Package 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Sunshade, rear, power 300 300  
Wood trim 350 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Premium 1 Package     2,550
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Sport Package 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954  
Sunshade, rear, power 280 280  
Wood trim 325 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Premium 1 Package     2,372
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 14,425 13,625 10,950
Options (change) 13,418 12,676 10,185
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,400 $69,700 $100,725
Total Invoice $48,797 $64,979 $93,737

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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: $42,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,947
Model Year201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$52,400$69,700$100,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,400$67,500$95,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,100$0
Total Invoice$48,797$64,979$93,737
Adjustments for Features0-2,051-4,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,797$62,928$88,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,131$0

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

Model Year201220122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
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
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $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
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$6,100$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,051-4,993

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,683 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 Volume12.2 ft315.9 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 seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested364086%
Total Not Requested57514%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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