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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,500

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,172

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $3,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5M-ClassM-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,500 $53,100 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $37,667 $49,384 $36,968 $45,105
Sport Package 950      
Premium Plus Package 2,300      
Technology Package 2,900 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 690 690
Wood trim 350      
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100    
Lighting Package     890 890
Premium Package     6,150 3,750
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Satellite radio     500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls     750 750
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Sport Package 883      
Premium Plus Package 2,140      
Technology Package 2,696 2,696    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 642 642
Wood trim 325      
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024    
Lighting Package     828 828
Premium Package     5,720 3,488
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Satellite radio     465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls     698 698
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 7,075 4,575 11,810 9,700
Options (change) 6,580 4,256 10,986 9,023
Destination 925 925 775 775
Total Price $48,500 $58,600 $52,335 $58,975
Total Invoice $45,172 $54,565 $48,729 $54,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,197
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5M-ClassM-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$48,500$58,600$52,335$58,975
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,560-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,400$58,600$50,775$57,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,200$0$6,365
Total Invoice$45,172$54,565$48,729$54,903
Adjustments for Features-930-1,453-1,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,079$54,565$47,276$53,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,486$0$5,919

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

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5M-ClassM-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,655$5,555$7,115$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,560$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-1,453-1,708

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

Model Year20162006
ModelA5 / S5M-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.7 in
Length182.1 in188.5 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height54.0 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.272.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested157542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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