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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: $77,420

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $70,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,065

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $65,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $139,500 $68,900
Base Invoice $129,735 $64,078
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Carbon fiber trim 4,650  
Driver Assist Package   3,250
Navigation Package   3,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Carbon fiber trim 4,325  
Driver Assist Package   3,023
Navigation Package   3,301
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Sunshade, rear, power   325
Options (change) 7,450 7,625
Options (change) 6,929 7,092
Destination 925 895
Total Price $147,875 $77,420
Total Invoice $137,589 $72,065

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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 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,867
Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20265/35-19
Total Price$147,875$77,420
Adjustments for Features-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,720$77,420
Total Invoice$137,589$72,065
Adjustments for Features-6,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,932$72,065

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

Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
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 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$16,405$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6570

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

Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in108.3 in
Length206.5 in182.1 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height58.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190083%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested146581%
Total Not Requested35019%

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