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

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

Lowest Total Price: $58,800

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $31,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,836

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $28,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5
TrimE55S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,800 $52,400
Base Invoice $76,074 $48,732
Lighting Package 990  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Lighting Package 921  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Wood trim   466
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,116
Options (change) 5,525 4,275
Options (change) 5,138 3,979
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $89,800 $58,800
Total Invoice $83,687 $54,836

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,299
Model Year20062010
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5
TrimE55S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$89,800$58,800
Adjustments for Features-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,135$58,800
Total Invoice$83,687$54,836
Adjustments for Features-1,5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,135$54,836

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

Model Year20062010
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5
TrimE55S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,690$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5520

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

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

Model Year20062010
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in108.3 in
Length189.7 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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