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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: $48,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,909

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $45,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630 3,630            
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950          
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
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376 3,376            
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744          
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) 6,530 6,580 6,580 2,950 0 0 14,625 11,125 9,675
Options (change) 6,073 6,120 6,120 2,744 0 0 13,604 10,349 9,002
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0 1,300
Total Price $100,255 $101,005 $102,955 $144,125 $162,975 $213,875 $51,450 $55,950 $64,200
Total Invoice $93,369 $94,067 $95,880 $134,168 $151,810 $199,112 $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: $40,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,018
Model Year201220122012201220122012201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$100,255$101,005$102,955$144,125$162,975$213,875$51,450$55,950$64,200
Adjustments for Features-7,040-8,740-6,990-10,840-16,390-16,3900-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,215$92,265$95,965$133,285$146,585$197,485$51,450$55,000$64,200
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$3,700$41,020$54,320$105,220$0$3,550$12,750
Total Invoice$93,369$94,067$95,880$134,168$151,810$199,112$47,909$52,094$59,859
Adjustments for Features-6,556-8,140-6,510-10,091-15,267-15,2590-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,813$85,927$89,370$124,077$136,543$183,853$47,909$51,209$59,859
Cost Above Minimum$886$0$3,443$38,150$50,616$97,926$0$3,300$11,950

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$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$0   
AWD $1700    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control      $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850   
Heated steering wheel    $100    
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$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$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$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver      $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Night vision    $1750$1750   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter      $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$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$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$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$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150     
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200   
Power-venting glass roof panel      $300$300$300
Sunroof$900$900$900$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325   
CD player      $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Media drive      $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100   
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats      $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $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$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Massage, second row seats    $150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150   
Metal pedals   $75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150   
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500      
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000      
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100     
Total Value of Features$11,730$13,430$11,680$15,530$21,080$21,080$4,690$5,640$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,040$8,740$6,990$10,840$16,390$16,390$0$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,556-8,140-6,510-10,091-15,267-15,2590-8850

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

Model Year20122010
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in108.3 in
Length206.5 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,631 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested315088%
Total Not Requested44012%

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
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested44021%

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
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested44021%

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