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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,820

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $28,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,717

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $26,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelM-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimML63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,990 $68,900
Base Invoice $88,341 $64,078
AMG Performance Package 6,550  
Navigation Package   3,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
AMG Performance Package 6,092  
Navigation Package   3,301
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 6,550 4,025
Options (change) 6,092 3,744
Destination 875 895
Total Price $102,415 $73,820
Total Invoice $95,308 $68,717

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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 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,803
Model Year20122013
ModelM-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimML63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine550hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20265/35-19
Total Price$102,415$73,820
Adjustments for Features-6,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,195$73,820
Total Invoice$95,308$68,717
Adjustments for Features-5,7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,520$68,717

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

Model Year20122013
ModelM-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimML63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$12,895$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7880

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

Model Year20122013
ModelM-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.8 in108.3 in
Length189.1 in182.1 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height70.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Total Requested124068%
Total Not Requested57532%

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