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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: $79,620

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback   
Difference: $16,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5M-Class
TrimRS 5 SportbackML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $75,400 $94,990
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Options (change) 3,175 0
Options (change) 2,954 0
Destination 1,045 875
Total Price $79,620 $95,865

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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 RS 5 Sportback
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,081
Model Year20212012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5M-Class
TrimRS 5 SportbackML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine444hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19265/45-20
Total Price$79,620$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,620$93,570

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

Model Year20212012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5M-Class
TrimRS 5 SportbackML63 AMG
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
Remote app$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,150$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,136

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

Model Year20212012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5M-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.1 in114.8 in
Length187.3 in189.1 in
Width72.5 in75.2 in
Height54.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,057 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft371.0 ft3

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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