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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,450

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $41,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,909

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $38,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850          
iPod integration 425 425 425 425      
Rearview camera 750            
Sport Package         1,450 1,450  
Driver Assist Package         900 900 900
Prestige Package         8,300 4,800 5,700
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475 475
Wood trim         400 400 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650          
iPod integration 395 395 395 395      
Rearview camera 698            
Sport Package         1,349 1,349  
Driver Assist Package         837 837 837
Prestige Package         7,719 4,464 5,302
Upgraded leather upholstery         930 930  
Adaptive cruise control         1,954 1,954 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443 443
Wood trim         372 372 466
Options (change) 4,025 3,275 425 425 14,625 11,125 9,675
Options (change) 3,743 3,045 395 395 13,604 10,349 9,002
Destination 875 875 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0 1,300
Total Price $92,600 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $51,450 $55,950 $64,200
Total Invoice $86,249 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $47,909 $52,094 $59,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,973
Model Year2008200820082008201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$92,600$134,150$148,500$198,300$51,450$55,950$64,200
Adjustments for Features-3,615-9,115-13,165-13,0900-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,985$125,035$135,335$185,210$51,450$55,000$64,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,050$46,350$96,225$0$3,550$12,750
Total Invoice$86,249$125,030$138,376$184,690$47,909$52,094$59,859
Adjustments for Features-3,367-8,495-12,267-12,1920-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,882$116,535$126,109$172,498$47,909$51,209$59,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,653$43,227$89,616$0$3,300$11,950

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

Model Year2008200820082008201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000   
6-speed manual    $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$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$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$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Night vision  $1750$1750   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200 $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$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100$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$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$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300$300
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325   
CD player    $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
Media drive    $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100   
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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/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$0
Total Value of Features$9,330$14,830$18,880$18,805$5,715$6,665$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$9,115$13,165$13,090$0$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,367-8,495-12,267-12,1920-8850

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

Model Year20082010
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in108.3 in
Length205.0 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested302584%
Total Not Requested56516%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162578%
Total Not Requested46522%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162578%
Total Not Requested46522%

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