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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: $51,450

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $48,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,909

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020112011201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,000 $44,000 $52,400 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $33,480 $40,920 $48,732 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Sport Package 1,450 1,450            
Prestige Package 8,300 4,800 5,700          
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000            
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,100          
Driver Assist Package 900 900 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475          
Wood trim 400 400 500          
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 2 Package       3,630 3,630      
Sport Package 1,349 1,349            
Prestige Package 7,719 4,464 5,302          
Upgraded leather upholstery 930 930            
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 1,954          
Driver Assist Package 837 837 837          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443          
Wood trim 372 372 466          
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 2 Package       3,376 3,376      
Options (change) 14,625 11,125 9,675 6,580 6,580 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 13,604 10,349 9,002 6,120 6,120 2,744 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $51,450 $55,950 $64,200 $99,455 $102,105 $142,825 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $47,909 $52,094 $59,859 $92,625 $95,090 $132,959 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,299
Model Year20102010201020112011201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$51,450$55,950$64,200$99,455$102,105$142,825$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-9500-6,890-6,990-10,840-15,715-15,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,450$55,000$64,200$92,565$95,115$131,985$145,810$196,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$12,750$0$2,550$39,420$53,245$103,695
Total Invoice$47,909$52,094$59,859$92,625$95,090$132,959$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-8850-6,417-6,510-10,091-14,639-14,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,909$51,209$59,859$86,208$88,580$122,868$135,823$182,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$11,950$0$2,372$36,660$49,615$96,507

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

Model Year20102010201020112011201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300$300
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75     
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200$200
Night vision      $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night      $50$50
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Second-row low console$100$100$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300     
Sunroof   $900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200$1200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive$15$15$15     
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Chronometer     $100 $100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $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$300     
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats      $150$150
Metal pedals     $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,640$4,690$11,580$11,680$15,530$20,405$20,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$0$6,890$6,990$10,840$15,715$15,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8850-6,417-6,510-10,091-14,639-14,630

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

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,683 lb.4,456 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 2.0T

Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested315088%
Total Not Requested44012%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested44021%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested44021%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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