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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: $80,170

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $94,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,622

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $87,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $160,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $149,637 $64,078
Carbon fiber trim 3,700  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950  
Navigation Package   3,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Ceramic front brake rotors   6,000
Carbon fiber trim 3,441  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324  
Navigation Package   3,301
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Sunshade, rear, power   325
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,580
Options (change) 12,650 10,375
Options (change) 11,765 9,649
Destination 925 895
Total Price $174,475 $80,170
Total Invoice $162,327 $74,622

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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: $84,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,978
Model Year20152013
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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$174,475$80,170
Adjustments for Features-9,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$165,095$80,170
Total Invoice$162,327$74,622
Adjustments for Features-8,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$153,600$74,622

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

Model Year20152013
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimS63 AMGRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
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 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$19,705$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,7270

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

Model Year20152013
ModelS-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in108.3 in
Length197.9 in182.1 in
Width74.7 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,740 lb.4,009 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Total Requested146581%
Total Not Requested35019%

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