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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: $52,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $10,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,095

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $9,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514 $37,108 $46,966
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440      
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000 4,450      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Sport Package 0          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
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  
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Wood trim           500
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409      
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720 4,139      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279      
Sport Package 0          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669   432 432
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
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  
Blind spot warning system         466 466
Wood trim           466
Options (change) 11,050 11,050 9,880 1,820 12,115 5,565
Options (change) 10,277 10,277 9,189 1,693 11,212 5,122
Destination 905 905 905 905 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $62,955 $67,755 $71,185 $92,525 $52,790 $58,140
Total Invoice $58,612 $63,076 $66,266 $86,112 $49,095 $54,163

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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: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,394
Model Year201320132013201320082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$62,955$67,755$71,185$92,525$52,790$58,140
Adjustments for Features-2,930-2,930-4,930-5,205-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,025$64,825$66,255$87,320$52,140$58,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$6,230$27,295$0$6,000
Total Invoice$58,612$63,076$66,266$86,112$49,095$54,163
Adjustments for Features-2,728-2,728-4,589-4,844-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,884$60,348$61,677$81,268$48,490$54,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,464$5,793$25,384$0$5,673

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

Model Year201320132013201320082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 $100
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Rear spoiler   $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$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$150  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,205$7,205$9,205$9,480$4,925$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$2,930$4,930$5,205$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,728-2,728-4,589-4,844-6050

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

Model Year20132008
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

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested116547%
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 E400 Hybrid

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested116547%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested130047%
Total Not Requested146553%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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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