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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,075

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $32,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,396

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $29,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
TrimRS 5E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,900 $88,900
Base Invoice $65,938 $82,677
Technology Package 2,900  
Comfort Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Ceramic front brake rotors 6,000  
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Lane departure warning   850
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Ceramic brake rotors   12,625
Technology Package 2,698  
Comfort Package 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,580  
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Lane departure warning   791
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Ceramic brake rotors   11,741
Options (change) 10,250 24,325
Options (change) 9,533 22,624
Destination 925 875
Total Price $82,075 $114,100
Total Invoice $76,396 $106,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,230
Model Year20152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
TrimRS 5E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$82,075$114,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,075$111,360
Total Invoice$76,396$106,176
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,396$103,626

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
TrimRS 5E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,525$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,550

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-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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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested119084%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested124081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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