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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: $51,550

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,009

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $41,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $85,300
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $79,329
S Line Plus Package 1,500    
Prestige Package 9,200    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 300    
Navigation Package   2,000  
Wood trim   500  
Obstacle detection, rear   550 1,120
Proximity key   550  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Premium II Package     1,910
Premium I Package     1,710
iPod integration     425
Voice control for nav and audio     510
S Line Plus Package 1,397    
Prestige Package 8,556    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,046
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Sunshade, rear, power 280    
Navigation Package   1,860  
Wood trim   466  
Obstacle detection, rear   511 1,042
Proximity key   511  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Premium II Package     1,777
Premium I Package     1,590
iPod integration     395
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Options (change) 13,575 6,175 7,875
Options (change) 12,630 5,745 7,324
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,100
Total Price $51,550 $62,250 $96,150
Total Invoice $48,009 $58,048 $89,628

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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: $40,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,240
Model Year201220122008
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, 14180, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$51,550$62,250$96,150
Adjustments for Features-4250-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,125$62,250$92,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,125$0
Total Invoice$48,009$58,048$89,628
Adjustments for Features-3960-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,613$58,048$85,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,435$0

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

Model Year201220122008
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
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
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 
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 
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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
Total Value of Features$5,290$4,865$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-3,775

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

Model Year20122008
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 Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested315075%
Total Not Requested106525%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

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