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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: $66,880

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $83,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,271

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $77,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $139,500 $54,400
Base Invoice $129,735 $50,592
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 1,800
Carbon fiber trim 4,650 500
Heated second row seats 620  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700  
Around view cameras 900  
Prestige Package   4,400
S Sport Package   2,500
Warm Weather Package   800
Cold Weather Package   500
Rear side airbags   350
Cargo net   80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 1,674
Carbon fiber trim 4,325 466
Heated second row seats 577  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 658  
Around view cameras 837  
Prestige Package   4,092
S Sport Package   2,326
Warm Weather Package   744
Cold Weather Package   466
Rear side airbags   326
Cargo net   74
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 9,670 11,505
Options (change) 9,001 10,704
Destination 925 975
Total Price $150,095 $66,880
Total Invoice $139,661 $62,271

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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: $80,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,027
Model Year20142018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine577hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$150,095$66,880
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$147,555$66,880
Total Invoice$139,661$62,271
Adjustments for Features-2,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$137,298$62,271

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

Model Year20142018
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
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$12,190$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3630

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

Model Year20142018
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in111.2 in
Length206.5 in186.3 in
Width74.8 in72.6 in
Height58.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested215093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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 assist400Yes
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 Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
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 display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested194070%
Total Not Requested85030%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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