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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 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 S-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,790 Audi A5 / S5 A5 | ||||||
| Difference: $36,960 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,095 Audi A5 / S5 A5 | ||||||
| Difference: $34,504 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A5 | S5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 | $39,900 | $50,500 |
| Base Invoice | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 | $37,108 | $46,966 |
| Rearview camera | 750 | |||||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | ||
| S Line Package | 2,900 | |||||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,300 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,850 | |||||
| Technology Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,390 | 2,390 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Wood trim | 500 | |||||
| Rearview camera | 698 | |||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | ||
| S Line Package | 2,698 | |||||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,207 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,721 | |||||
| Technology Package | 1,580 | 1,580 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,178 | 2,178 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 930 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 432 | 432 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 466 | 466 | ||||
| Wood trim | 466 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,175 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 12,115 | 5,565 |
| Options (change) | 1,093 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 11,212 | 5,122 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $89,750 | $131,300 | $148,500 | $198,300 | $52,790 | $58,140 |
| Total Invoice | $83,599 | $122,380 | $138,376 | $184,690 | $49,095 | $54,163 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,705 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,403 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A5 | S5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 265hp V6 | 354hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $89,750 | $131,300 | $148,500 | $198,300 | $52,790 | $58,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,905 | -8,405 | -14,005 | -13,930 | -650 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $86,845 | $122,895 | $134,495 | $184,370 | $52,140 | $58,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,050 | $47,650 | $97,525 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Total Invoice | $83,599 | $122,380 | $138,376 | $184,690 | $49,095 | $54,163 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,706 | -7,834 | -13,050 | -12,974 | -605 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $80,893 | $114,546 | $125,326 | $171,716 | $48,490 | $54,163 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,653 | $44,433 | $90,823 | $0 | $5,673 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | A5 | S5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Power-venting glass roof panel | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,555 | $14,055 | $19,655 | $19,580 | $6,300 | $5,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,905 | $8,405 | $14,005 | $13,930 | $650 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,706 | -7,834 | -13,050 | -12,974 | -605 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | A5 / S5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 108.3 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 6% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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