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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: $60,430

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $105,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,270

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $97,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $160,900 $230,900 $53,100
Base Invoice $149,637 $214,737 $49,384
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 3,700 500
Technology Package     2,900
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo net     155
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 3,441 466
Technology Package     2,696
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,163
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo net     145
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Options (change) 3,700 3,700 6,380
Options (change) 3,441 3,441 5,936
Destination 925 925 950
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $165,525 $237,225 $60,430
Total Invoice $154,003 $220,803 $56,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,276
Model Year201520152017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8621hp V12333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 131940, 24505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$165,525$237,225$60,430
Adjustments for Features-10,165-17,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$155,360$219,810$60,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$64,450$0
Total Invoice$154,003$220,803$56,270
Adjustments for Features-9,457-16,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$144,546$204,594$56,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,048$0

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

Model Year201520152017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Animal detection, night $50 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Night vision $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection, night $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather headliner $1000 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$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  
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,590$23,840$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,165$17,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,457-16,2090

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

Model Year20152017
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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested166589%
Total Not Requested20011%

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