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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: $52,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $48,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,427

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $45,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $87,700 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $81,561 $34,318 $49,895
Premium I Package 2,100    
Premium II Package 1,930    
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140    
Carbon fiber trim 2,500   500
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
S Line Package   2,450  
Sunshade, rear, power   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Premium I Package 1,953    
Premium II Package 1,795    
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 1,954 1,954
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325   466
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
S Line Package   2,279  
Sunshade, rear, power   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 9,900 14,225 9,475
Options (change) 9,207 13,234 8,816
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $100,575 $52,000 $65,300
Total Invoice $93,743 $48,427 $60,886

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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: $44,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,495
Model Year200920112011
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, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$100,575$52,000$65,300
Adjustments for Features-4,1000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,475$52,000$64,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,950
Total Invoice$93,743$48,427$60,886
Adjustments for Features-3,8210-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,922$48,427$60,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,133

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

Model Year200920112011
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,490$4,390$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8210-326

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

Model Year20092011
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, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested345084%
Total Not Requested64016%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180074%
Total Not Requested64026%

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