Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2018

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $58,800

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $30,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,755

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $28,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimE55S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $76,818 $50,592
Lighting Package 990  
Power liftgate 520  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 500  
S Sport Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Lighting Package 921  
Power liftgate 484  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 465  
S Sport Package   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 4,015 3,425
Options (change) 3,734 3,188
Destination 775 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $89,090 $58,800
Total Invoice $83,027 $54,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,295
Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimE55S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$89,090$58,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,090$54,480
Total Invoice$83,027$54,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,027$50,732

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

Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimE55S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,255$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,023

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

Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in111.2 in
Length190.9 in186.3 in
Width71.7 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft335.0 ft3

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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 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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