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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $51,700 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $2,470 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,153 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $2,283 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | A5 Sportback 2.0T | S5 Sportback 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $39,750 | $48,500 | $42,600 | $54,400 |
| Base Invoice | $36,968 | $45,105 | $39,618 | $50,592 |
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 575 | 575 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 750 | 750 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,600 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,000 | |||
| S Line Sport Package | 1,250 | |||
| Wood trim | 350 | |||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | ||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 536 | 536 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 698 | 698 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | 326 | 326 |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,418 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,790 | |||
| S Line Sport Package | 1,164 | |||
| Wood trim | 326 | |||
| Options (change) | 13,645 | 11,535 | 8,125 | 925 |
| Options (change) | 12,693 | 10,730 | 7,560 | 862 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $54,170 | $60,810 | $51,700 | $56,300 |
| Total Invoice | $50,436 | $56,610 | $48,153 | $52,429 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,332 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | A5 Sportback 2.0T | S5 Sportback 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,170 | $60,810 | $51,700 | $56,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -275 | -2,200 | -1,785 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,170 | $60,535 | $49,500 | $54,515 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,365 | $0 | $5,015 |
| Total Invoice | $50,436 | $56,610 | $48,153 | $52,429 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -256 | -2,049 | -1,662 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,436 | $56,354 | $46,104 | $50,767 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,918 | $0 | $4,663 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | A5 Sportback 2.0T | S5 Sportback 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $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 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,255 | $7,530 | $9,455 | $9,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $275 | $2,200 | $1,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -256 | -2,049 | -1,662 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 111.2 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 186.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 72.6 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 54.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,624 lb. | 3,705 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 23% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 46% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 16% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 46% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 790 | 50% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| S Line Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit (gray/black) | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 50% |
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