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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: $63,615

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,229

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $1,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelA5 / S5E-ClassE-Class
TrimS5 3.0TE300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,100 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $49,384 $48,500 $67,332
Luxury Package 1,100    
Prestige Package 6,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100 1,300 1,300
7-speed automated manual 1,000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Premium 1 Package   3,950  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,500  
Luxury Package 1,024    
Prestige Package 5,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024 1,209 1,209
7-speed automated manual 930    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Premium 1 Package   3,674  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,325  
Options (change) 11,025 10,540 2,020
Options (change) 10,257 9,804 1,879
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $65,050 $63,615 $75,345
Total Invoice $60,566 $59,229 $70,136

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,004
Model Year201620172017
ModelA5 / S5E-ClassE-Class
TrimS5 3.0TE300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionS7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$65,050$63,615$75,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,050$60,750$69,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,905
Total Invoice$60,566$59,229$70,136
Adjustments for Features0-2,667-5,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,566$56,562$64,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,277

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

Model Year201620172017
ModelA5 / S5E-ClassE-Class
TrimS5 3.0TE300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
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$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$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  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Power-venting glass roof panel$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  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$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$150
Metal pedals$75 $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 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,125$9,990$12,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,667-5,297

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

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,925 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 S5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested166575%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%
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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