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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: $52,290

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,629

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $7,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE350E550E63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,400 $57,100 $87,600 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $45,942 $53,103 $81,468 $37,108 $46,966
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550    
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Sport Package 0 0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Wheel Package   0      
Technology Package       1,700 1,700
Navigation system       2,390 2,390
Premium Package       1,850  
S Line Package       2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Wood trim         500
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372    
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279    
Sport Package 0 0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   432 432
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Wheel Package   0      
Technology Package       1,580 1,580
Navigation system       2,178 2,178
Premium Package       1,721  
S Line Package       2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,207  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0  
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Wood trim         466
Options (change) 10,200 9,030 5,970 11,615 5,065
Options (change) 9,486 8,398 5,553 10,746 4,656
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 1,300
Total Price $60,475 $67,005 $96,145 $52,290 $57,640
Total Invoice $56,303 $62,376 $89,596 $48,629 $53,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,969
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE350E550E63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,475$67,005$96,145$52,290$57,640
Adjustments for Features-2,480-4,180-4,605-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,995$62,825$91,540$51,640$57,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,830$33,545$0$6,000
Total Invoice$56,303$62,376$89,596$48,629$53,697
Adjustments for Features-2,309-3,891-4,291-6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,994$58,485$85,305$48,025$53,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,491$31,311$0$5,672

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

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE350E550E63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,255$7,955$8,380$4,425$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$4,180$4,605$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,309-3,891-4,291-6040

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

Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in108.3 in
Length191.7 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130056%
Total Not Requested101544%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested131550%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested94054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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