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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,290

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $42,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,699

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $39,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-Class
TrimA5S5S550S63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $86,397 $129,735
Technology Package 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 2,390 2,390    
Premium Package 1,850      
S Line Package 2,900      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Wood trim   500    
Technology Package 1,580 1,580    
Navigation system 2,178 2,178    
Premium Package 1,721      
S Line Package 2,698      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432    
Wood trim   466    
Options (change) 10,615 5,065 0 0
Options (change) 9,816 4,656 0 0
Destination 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,290 $57,640 $93,825 $140,425
Total Invoice $47,699 $53,697 $87,322 $130,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,369
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-Class
TrimA5S5S550S63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$51,290$57,640$93,825$140,425
Adjustments for Features-4000-6,045-10,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,890$57,640$87,780$129,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0$41,775
Total Invoice$47,699$53,697$87,322$130,660
Adjustments for Features-3720-5,626-10,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,327$53,697$81,696$120,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,370$0$38,850

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

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-Class
TrimA5S5S550S63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,275$5,875$11,920$16,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$6,045$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments-3720-5,626-10,114

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

Model Year20082014
ModelA5 / S5S-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in124.6 in
Length182.1 in206.5 in
Width73.0 in74.8 in
Height54.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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