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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,700

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,153

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $2,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5M-ClassM-Class
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TML350ML500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $36,968 $45,105
Premium Plus Package 3,000      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600      
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 690 690
Rear side airbags 350 350 385 385
Wood trim 350      
Lighting Package     890 890
Comfort Package     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     6,150 3,750
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Satellite radio     500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls     750 750
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Premium Plus Package 2,790      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418      
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 642 642
Rear side airbags 326 326 358 358
Wood trim 326      
Lighting Package     828 828
Comfort Package     1,349 1,349
Premium Package     5,720 3,488
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Satellite radio     465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls     698 698
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 8,125 925 13,645 11,535
Options (change) 7,560 862 12,693 10,730
Destination 975 975 775 775
Total Price $51,700 $56,300 $54,170 $60,810
Total Invoice $48,153 $52,429 $50,436 $56,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,332
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5M-ClassM-Class
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TML350ML500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$51,700$56,300$54,170$60,810
Adjustments for Features-2,200-1,7850-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,500$54,515$54,170$60,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,015$0$6,365
Total Invoice$48,153$52,429$50,436$56,610
Adjustments for Features-2,049-1,6620-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,104$50,767$50,436$56,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,663$0$5,918

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

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5M-ClassM-Class
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TML350ML500
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$9,455$9,040$7,255$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$1,785$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,049-1,6620-256

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5M-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in114.7 in
Length186.3 in188.5 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height54.6 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft372.4 ft3

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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested152558%
Total Not Requested110042%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested79050%
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 plates100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested285077%
Total Not Requested87523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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