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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: $49,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $10,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,633

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $10,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $48,500 $67,332
Sport Package 1,000   0  
Prestige Package 9,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Wood trim 350 500   0
Navigation Package   2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear   550    
Rearview camera     300  
Satellite radio     460  
Blind spot warning system     550  
Heated front seats     750  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
9-speed shiftable automatic     0  
AWD     2,500  
Sport Package 930   0  
Prestige Package 8,556      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
Wood trim 325 466   0
Navigation Package   1,860    
Obstacle detection, rear   511    
Rearview camera     279  
Satellite radio     428  
Blind spot warning system     512  
Heated front seats     698  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
9-speed shiftable automatic     0  
AWD     2,325  
Options (change) 11,025 3,525 6,900 720
Options (change) 10,254 3,280 6,419 670
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $49,000 $59,600 $59,975 $74,045
Total Invoice $45,633 $55,583 $55,844 $68,927

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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: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,171
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$49,000$59,600$59,975$74,045
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,915-9,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,350$59,600$56,060$64,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$8,895
Total Invoice$45,633$55,583$55,844$68,927
Adjustments for Features-6050-3,645-8,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,028$55,583$52,199$60,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,555$0$8,266

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

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5E-ClassE-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2E300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,825$5,175$9,090$14,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,915$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-3,645-8,462

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

Model Year20122017
ModelA5 / S5E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in115.7 in
Length182.1 in193.8 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height54.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,882 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.1 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
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested274065%
Total Not Requested147535%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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