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

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

Lowest Total Price: $57,450

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $35,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5GLSGLS
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TGLS450GLS580
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $75,950 $98,800
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 2,250 1,375
Prestige Package 4,600 4,400    
Premium Plus Package 3,000      
Warm Weather Package 800 800    
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000   800  
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720  
S Sport Package   2,500    
Multicontour seats     1,100 1,100
Premium 1 Package     3,830 3,830
Parking Assist Package     1,290  
Special order charge     250  
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Heated steering wheel     250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450 1,450
Heated second row seats     620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570 570
Paint, special red       360
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 1,674 2,093 1,279
Prestige Package 4,278 4,092    
Premium Plus Package 2,790      
Warm Weather Package 744 744    
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930   744  
Rear side airbags 326 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 670  
S Sport Package   2,326    
Multicontour seats     1,023 1,023
Premium 1 Package     3,562 3,562
Parking Assist Package     1,200  
Special order charge     233  
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Heated steering wheel     233 233
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349 1,349
Heated second row seats     577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530 530
Paint, special red       335
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Options (change) 13,875 10,925 16,140 13,535
Options (change) 12,908 10,164 15,014 12,590
Destination 975 975 995 995
Total Price $57,450 $66,300 $93,085 $113,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,390
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5GLSGLS
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TGLS450GLS580
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionS7T8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 1980, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18275/55-19275/45-21
Total Price$57,450$66,300$93,085$113,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,755-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,450$65,250$88,330$109,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,800$0$21,045

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

Model Year2018201820202020
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5GLSGLS
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TGLS450GLS580
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100$1100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
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$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Turn assist$25$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0$0  
Road sign information$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$8,400$9,450$13,155$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,755$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-818-474

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

Model Year20182020
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in123.4 in
Length186.3 in205.0 in
Width72.6 in79.9 in
Height54.6 in71.8 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.5,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.842.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested164051%
Total Not Requested155049%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested139047%
Total Not Requested155053%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested215093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested239092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested239092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested215093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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