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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: $49,350

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $71,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,955

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $66,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS550S63 AMGS65 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $119,900 $160,900 $230,900 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $111,507 $149,637 $214,737 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Driver Assist Package       900 900 900
Prestige Package       8,300 4,800 5,700
Sport Package       1,450 1,450  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475 475
Wood trim       400 400 500
Driver Assist Package       837 837 837
Prestige Package       7,719 4,464 5,302
Sport Package       1,349 1,349  
Upgraded leather upholstery       930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443 443
Wood trim       372 372 466
Options (change) 0 0 0 12,525 9,025 7,575
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,650 8,395 7,048
Destination 925 925 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 1,300
Total Price $120,825 $161,825 $233,525 $49,350 $53,850 $62,100
Total Invoice $112,432 $150,562 $217,362 $45,955 $50,140 $57,905

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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: $62,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,051
Model Year201520152015201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS550S63 AMGS65 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$120,825$161,825$233,525$49,350$53,850$62,100
Adjustments for Features-9,055-11,455-18,7050-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,770$150,370$214,820$49,350$52,900$62,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,600$103,050$0$3,550$12,750
Total Invoice$112,432$150,562$217,362$45,955$50,140$57,905
Adjustments for Features-8,426-10,658-17,4100-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,006$139,904$199,952$45,955$49,255$57,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,898$95,946$0$3,300$11,950

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

Model Year201520152015201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS550S63 AMGS65 AMGA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual   $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Power door closers$300$300$300   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Animal detection, night  $50   
Around view cameras $500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Night vision  $1750   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Pedestrian detection, night  $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200   
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250$250   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0   
Front splitter spoiler $200$200   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100   
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300$300
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100   
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100   
Heated second row seats  $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner  $1000   
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   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals $75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000   
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Total Value of Features$14,755$17,155$24,405$5,700$6,650$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,055$11,455$18,705$0$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,426-10,658-17,4100-8850

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

Model Year20152010
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in108.3 in
Length197.9 in182.1 in
Width74.7 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft312.0 ft3

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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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested301584%
Total Not Requested57516%
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%

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%

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