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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: $50,400

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $55,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,939

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $52,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAMG E63 SA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $101,700 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $94,581 $34,318 $49,895
Lane departure warning 875    
Carbon fiber trim 2,850   500
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Sport Package   1,450  
Sunshade, rear, power   500 500
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Lane departure warning 814    
Carbon fiber trim 2,651   466
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Sport Package   1,349  
Sunshade, rear, power   466 466
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Options (change) 3,725 12,625 11,825
Options (change) 3,465 11,746 11,001
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $106,350 $50,400 $67,650
Total Invoice $98,971 $46,939 $63,071

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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: $46,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,480
Model Year201620112011
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAMG E63 SA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$106,350$50,400$67,650
Adjustments for Features-9,1900-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,160$50,400$65,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,950
Total Invoice$98,971$46,939$63,071
Adjustments for Features-8,5520-2,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,419$46,939$60,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,988

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

Model Year201620112011
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimAMG E63 SA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$13,490$4,300$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,190$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5520-2,144

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

Model Year20162011
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in108.3 in
Length192.1 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,683 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 Volume16.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested351586%
Total Not Requested57514%
Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201583%
Total Not Requested42517%

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