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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: $49,350

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $73,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,955

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $68,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2S550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,000 $44,000 $52,400 $121,550 $163,150 $234,050
Base Invoice $33,480 $40,920 $48,732 $113,042 $151,730 $217,667
Prestige Package 8,300 4,800 5,700      
Sport Package 1,450 1,450        
Driver Assist Package 900 900 900      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475      
Wood trim 400 400 500      
Prestige Package 7,719 4,464 5,302      
Sport Package 1,349 1,349        
Driver Assist Package 837 837 837      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443      
Wood trim 372 372 466      
Options (change) 12,525 9,025 7,575 0 0 0
Options (change) 11,650 8,395 7,048 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 1,700
Total Price $49,350 $53,850 $62,100 $122,475 $164,075 $236,675
Total Invoice $45,955 $50,140 $57,905 $113,967 $152,655 $220,292

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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: $63,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,344
Model Year201020102010201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2S550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14505, 14590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$49,350$53,850$62,100$122,475$164,075$236,675
Adjustments for Features0-9500-9,315-11,715-18,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,350$52,900$62,100$113,160$152,360$217,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$12,750$0$39,200$104,550
Total Invoice$45,955$50,140$57,905$113,967$152,655$220,292
Adjustments for Features0-8850-8,668-10,900-17,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,955$49,255$57,905$105,299$141,755$202,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$11,950$0$36,456$97,341

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

Model Year201020102010201620162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2S550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Animal detection, night     $50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100$100
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Night vision     $1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer   $200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100$100
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents     $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front row armrests     $100
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  $250
Leather headliner     $1000
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
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting     $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,715$6,665$5,715$15,030$17,430$24,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$0$9,315$11,715$18,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8850-8,668-10,900-17,652

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

Model Year20102016
ModelA5 / S5S-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in115.9 in
Length182.1 in197.9 in
Width73.0 in74.7 in
Height54.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in60.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested301584%
Total Not Requested57516%
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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%
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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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 player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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