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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: $80,170

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $33,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,622

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $30,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimE63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $88,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $82,677 $64,078
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625  
Navigation Package   3,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Ceramic front brake rotors   6,000
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741  
Navigation Package   3,301
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Sunshade, rear, power   325
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,580
Options (change) 23,475 10,375
Options (change) 21,833 9,649
Destination 875 895
Total Price $113,250 $80,170
Total Invoice $105,385 $74,622

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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 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,330
Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimE63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$113,250$80,170
Adjustments for Features-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,635$80,170
Total Invoice$105,385$74,622
Adjustments for Features-2,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,952$74,622

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

Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimE63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,140$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4330

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

Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in108.3 in
Length191.7 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.4,009 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 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested124068%
Total Not Requested57532%

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