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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: $50,150

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,700

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $41,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE63 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $85,300 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $79,329 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Premium I Package 1,710      
Premium II Package 1,910      
iPod integration 425      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,100 2,100 2,100
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Prestige Package   8,300 4,800 5,700
S Line Package   2,450 2,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Wood trim       500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Premium I Package 1,590      
Premium II Package 1,777      
iPod integration 395      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,954 1,954 1,954
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Prestige Package   7,719 4,464 5,302
S Line Package   2,279 2,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Wood trim       466
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 6,755 13,325 9,825 8,775
Options (change) 6,282 12,395 9,140 8,165
Destination 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 1,300
Total Price $95,030 $50,150 $54,650 $63,300
Total Invoice $88,586 $46,700 $50,885 $59,022

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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: $40,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,831
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE63 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$95,030$50,150$54,650$63,300
Adjustments for Features-4,3500-950-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,680$50,150$53,700$62,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$12,700
Total Invoice$88,586$46,700$50,885$59,022
Adjustments for Features-4,0550-885-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,531$46,700$50,000$58,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$11,902

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

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE63 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$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$300
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
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   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$8,565$4,215$5,165$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0$950$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0550-885-420

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

Model Year20082010
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 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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 alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested312587%
Total Not Requested46513%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162578%
Total Not Requested46522%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162578%
Total Not Requested46522%

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