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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: $58,800

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $30,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,755

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $28,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TE55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,400 $82,600
Base Invoice $50,592 $76,818
S Sport Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Lighting Package   990
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Power liftgate   520
S Sport Package 2,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Lighting Package   921
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Power liftgate   484
Options (change) 3,425 4,015
Options (change) 3,188 3,734
Destination 975 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $58,800 $89,090
Total Invoice $54,755 $83,027

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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 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,295
Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TE55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine354hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$58,800$89,090
Adjustments for Features-4,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,480$89,090
Total Invoice$54,755$83,027
Adjustments for Features-4,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,732$83,027

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TE55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger 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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,575$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0230

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in112.4 in
Length186.3 in190.9 in
Width72.6 in71.7 in
Height54.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.0 ft368.9 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 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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