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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: $61,375

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $40,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,149

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $37,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelA5 / S5E-Class
TrimS5 3.0TE63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,100 $88,900
Base Invoice $49,384 $82,677
Technology Package 2,900  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,850
Active rear differential 1,100  
Lane departure warning   850
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Technology Package 2,696  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,651
Active rear differential 1,024  
Lane departure warning   791
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 7,325 11,700
Options (change) 6,815 10,883
Destination 950 875
Total Price $61,375 $101,475
Total Invoice $57,149 $94,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,178
Model Year20172012
ModelA5 / S5E-Class
TrimS5 3.0TE63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,375$101,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,375$98,135
Total Invoice$57,149$94,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,149$91,327

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

Model Year20172012
ModelA5 / S5E-Class
TrimS5 3.0TE63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,108

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

Model Year20172012
ModelA5 / S5E-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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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested159085%
Total Not Requested27515%

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, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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