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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,825

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $81,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,496

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $75,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5S-ClassS-Class
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,500 $70,900 $139,300 $210,900
Base Invoice $48,827 $65,938 $129,549 $196,137
Comfort Package 1,100 800    
Prestige Package 6,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Carbon fiber trim 500   3,000 0
Technology Package   2,900    
Comfort Package 1,024 744    
Prestige Package 5,813      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930      
Carbon fiber trim 466   2,790 0
Technology Package   2,698    
Options (change) 9,400 4,250 3,000 0
Options (change) 8,744 3,953 2,790 0
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,100
Total Price $62,825 $76,075 $144,175 $213,875
Total Invoice $58,496 $70,816 $134,214 $199,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,187
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5S-ClassS-Class
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine333hp V6450hp V8536hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6S7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 141200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$62,825$76,075$144,175$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-8,090-15,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,825$73,825$136,085$198,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,000$0$62,350
Total Invoice$58,496$70,816$134,214$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-2,094-7,531-14,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,496$68,722$126,683$184,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,226$0$58,055

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5S-ClassS-Class
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Retractable rear spoiler $400  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats   $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,290$7,540$13,380$20,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$8,090$15,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,094-7,531-14,374

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5S-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.4,631 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 Volume12.2 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested185075%
Total Not Requested61525%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%

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