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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: $82,920

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback   
Difference: $43,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5GLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackAMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $75,400 $125,300
RS Driver Assistance Package 3,300  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
RS Driver Assistance Package 3,070  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Options (change) 6,475 0
Options (change) 6,024 0
Destination 1,045 995
Total Price $82,920 $126,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103,853
Model Year20212018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5GLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackAMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine444hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$82,920$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,920$119,200

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

Model Year20212018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5GLS
TrimRS 5 SportbackAMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
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$10,600$17,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,602

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

Model Year20212018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.1 in121.1 in
Length187.3 in202.0 in
Width72.5 in76.1 in
Height54.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,057 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback

RS Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested70024%
Total Not Requested227576%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested94068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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