Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2018

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,280

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $74,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,991

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $69,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $131,350 $54,400
Base Invoice $122,156 $50,592
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950  
iPod integration 425  
Warm Weather Package   800
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   80
Rear side airbags   350
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884  
iPod integration 395  
Warm Weather Package   744
S Sport Package   2,326
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   74
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 1,375 6,905
Options (change) 1,279 6,424
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $136,600 $62,280
Total Invoice $127,310 $57,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,921
Model Year20092018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$136,600$62,280
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,100$62,280
Total Invoice$127,310$57,991
Adjustments for Features-1,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,912$57,991

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

Model Year20092018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,640$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3980

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

Model Year20092018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in111.2 in
Length205.0 in186.3 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height58.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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