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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: $74,045

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $1,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,927

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
TrimRS 5AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,900 $72,400
Base Invoice $65,938 $67,332
Technology Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Wood trim   0
Technology Package 2,698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 3,450 720
Options (change) 3,209 670
Destination 925 925
Total Price $75,275 $74,045
Total Invoice $70,072 $68,927

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,790
Model Year20152017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
TrimRS 5AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V8396hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$75,275$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,275$69,055
Total Invoice$70,072$68,927
Adjustments for Features0-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,072$64,282

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

Model Year20152017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
TrimRS 5AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,900$12,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,645

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

Model Year20152017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-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 Weight4,009 lb.4,145 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 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1415100%
Total Not Requested00%

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