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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: $49,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,633

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $11,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE400A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $54,777 $34,504 $50,128
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Satellite radio 460    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Prestige Package   9,200  
Sport Package   1,000  
Wood trim   350 500
Navigation Package     2,000
Obstacle detection, rear     550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443 443
Satellite radio 428    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Prestige Package   8,556  
Sport Package   930  
Wood trim   325 466
Navigation Package     1,860
Obstacle detection, rear     511
Options (change) 1,730 11,025 3,525
Options (change) 1,610 10,254 3,280
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,625 $49,000 $59,600
Total Invoice $57,382 $45,633 $55,583

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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: $10,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,872
Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE400A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,625$49,000$59,600
Adjustments for Features-2,665-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,960$48,350$59,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250
Total Invoice$57,382$45,633$55,583
Adjustments for Features-2,482-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,900$45,028$55,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,555

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimE400A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
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 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$7,790$5,775$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,482-6050

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

Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in108.3 in
Length190.0 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,201 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested254060%
Total Not Requested167540%
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 seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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