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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: $66,380

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $80,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,805

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $75,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $138,000 $54,400
Base Invoice $128,340 $50,592
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,800
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350  
Carbon fiber trim 3,000 500
Warm Weather Package   800
Prestige Package   4,400
S Sport Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   80
Rear side airbags   350
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,674
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256  
Carbon fiber trim 2,790 466
Warm Weather Package   744
Prestige Package   4,092
S Sport Package   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   74
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 7,300 11,005
Options (change) 6,790 10,238
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $147,175 $66,380
Total Invoice $137,005 $61,805

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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: $79,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,129
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine536hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$147,175$66,380
Adjustments for Features-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,025$66,380
Total Invoice$137,005$61,805
Adjustments for Features-1,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$135,934$61,805

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

Model Year20112018
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
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 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$13,015$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0710

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

Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in111.2 in
Length206.5 in186.3 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height58.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,741 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.435.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested186567%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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