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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: $52,400

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,797

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $41,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Sport Package 1,000          
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100        
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000          
Sunshade, rear, power 300 300        
Wood trim 350 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Premium II Package     2,030      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,880 2,880    
iPod integration     425 425 425 425
Sport Package 930          
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954        
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930          
Sunshade, rear, power 280 280        
Wood trim 325 466        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
Premium II Package     1,888      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,678 2,678    
iPod integration     395 395 395 395
Options (change) 14,425 9,675 5,335 3,305 425 425
Options (change) 13,418 9,003 4,961 3,073 395 395
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $52,400 $65,750 $96,560 $138,530 $151,750 $203,250
Total Invoice $48,797 $61,306 $89,932 $129,104 $141,399 $189,294

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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: $39,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,046
Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine211hp I4354hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$52,400$65,750$96,560$138,530$151,750$203,250
Adjustments for Features00-4,390-8,840-12,690-12,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,400$65,750$92,170$129,690$139,060$190,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,350$0$37,520$46,890$98,465
Total Invoice$48,797$61,306$89,932$129,104$141,399$189,294
Adjustments for Features00-4,089-8,238-11,824-11,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,797$61,306$85,843$120,866$129,575$177,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,509$0$35,023$43,732$91,702

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

Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Sunroof  $900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive$15$15    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats    $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,065$9,455$13,905$17,755$17,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,390$8,840$12,690$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,089-8,238-11,824-11,749

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

Model Year20122009
ModelA5 / S5S-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in124.6 in
Length182.1 in205.0 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height54.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,466 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 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.3 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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested360085%
Total Not Requested61515%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested44018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

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