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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: $55,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $44,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $41,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5S5S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
S Line Package 2,900              
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0              
Premium Package 1,900              
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000              
Navigation system 2,390 2,390            
Technology Package 2,200 2,200            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475            
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100            
Wood trim   500            
Driver Assistance Package     2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 2 Package     3,630 3,630 3,630      
S Line Package 2,698              
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0              
Premium Package 1,768              
Upgraded leather upholstery 930              
Navigation system 2,178 2,178            
Technology Package 2,045 2,045            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443            
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953            
Wood trim   466            
Driver Assistance Package     2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 2 Package     3,376 3,376 3,376      
Options (change) 14,265 7,665 6,530 6,580 6,580 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 13,224 7,085 6,073 6,120 6,120 2,744 0 0
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $55,790 $61,190 $100,255 $101,005 $102,955 $144,125 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $51,900 $57,012 $93,369 $94,067 $95,880 $134,168 $151,810 $199,112

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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: $36,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,409
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5S5S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$55,790$61,190$100,255$101,005$102,955$144,125$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features-6500-7,280-8,980-7,230-11,080-16,630-16,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,140$61,190$92,975$92,025$95,725$133,045$146,345$197,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$950$0$3,700$41,020$54,320$105,220
Total Invoice$51,900$57,012$93,369$94,067$95,880$134,168$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features-6050-6,780-8,363-6,733-10,315-15,491-15,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,295$57,012$86,589$85,704$89,147$123,853$136,319$183,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,717$885$0$3,443$38,149$50,615$97,926

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

Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5S5S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700    
RWD  $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Night vision      $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night      $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100      
Second-row low console$100$100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300      
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50      
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200$1200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer     $100 $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100      
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300      
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats      $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats      $150$150
Metal pedals     $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats      $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0      
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,600$4,950$12,230$13,930$12,180$16,030$21,580$21,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$7,280$8,980$7,230$11,080$16,630$16,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-6,780-8,363-6,733-10,315-15,491-15,482

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

Model Year20092012
ModelA5 / S5S-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in124.6 in
Length182.1 in206.5 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height54.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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