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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: $51,550

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,009

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $41,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,600 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $78,678 $34,504 $50,128
Premium II Package 1,900    
Premium I Package 1,700    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110   550
Adaptive cruise control 3,160 2,100 2,100
Voice control for nav and audio 500    
S Line Plus Package   1,500  
Prestige Package   9,200  
Sunshade, rear, power   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation Package     2,000
Proximity key     550
Wood trim     500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Premium II Package 1,767    
Premium I Package 1,581    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032   511
Adaptive cruise control 2,939 1,954 1,954
Voice control for nav and audio 465    
S Line Plus Package   1,397  
Prestige Package   8,556  
Sunshade, rear, power   280  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Navigation Package     1,860
Proximity key     511
Wood trim     466
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 8,370 13,575 6,175
Options (change) 7,784 12,630 5,745
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $95,845 $51,550 $62,250
Total Invoice $89,337 $48,009 $58,048

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,998
Model Year200720122012
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$95,845$51,550$62,250
Adjustments for Features-3,175-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,670$50,875$62,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,375
Total Invoice$89,337$48,009$58,048
Adjustments for Features-2,959-6290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,378$47,380$58,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,668

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

Model Year200720122012
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$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$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,790$5,290$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,959-6290

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

Model Year20072012
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in108.3 in
Length191.0 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,683 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested305072%
Total Not Requested116528%

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 warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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