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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: $86,700

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $95,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,703

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $88,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5S-Class
TrimRS 5AMG S63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $164,750
Base Invoice $65,008 $153,218
RS Driver Assistance Package 3,300  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Dynamic Plus Package 6,000  
Dynamic Package 3,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,500
Carbon fiber trim   3,700
Ceramic brake rotors   8,950
RS Driver Assistance Package 3,070  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Dynamic Plus Package 5,580  
Dynamic Package 3,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,395
Carbon fiber trim   3,441
Ceramic brake rotors   8,324
Options (change) 15,825 16,400
Options (change) 14,720 15,253
Destination 975 925
Total Price $86,700 $182,075
Total Invoice $80,703 $169,396

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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 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,237
Model Year20182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5S-Class
TrimRS 5AMG S63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine444hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/40-20
Total Price$86,700$182,075
Adjustments for Features0-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,700$177,285
Total Invoice$80,703$169,396
Adjustments for Features0-4,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,703$164,940

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5S-Class
TrimRS 5AMG S63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,315$17,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,456

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5S-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.8 in115.9 in
Length184.0 in197.9 in
Width72.7 in74.7 in
Height54.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.4,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in60.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

RS Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested145049%
Total Not Requested152551%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested1390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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