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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: $50,300

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $72,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,843

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $67,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $121,550 $163,150 $234,050 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $113,042 $151,730 $217,667 $34,504 $50,128
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Prestige Package       9,200 6,300
Sport Package       1,000  
Wood trim       350 500
Sunshade, rear, power       300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Prestige Package       8,556 5,860
Sport Package       930  
Wood trim       325 466
Sunshade, rear, power       280 280
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 0 0 0 12,325 7,575
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,464 7,049
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 1,300
Total Price $122,475 $164,075 $236,675 $50,300 $63,650
Total Invoice $113,967 $152,655 $220,292 $46,843 $59,352

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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: $63,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,898
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$122,475$164,075$236,675$50,300$63,650
Adjustments for Features-8,840-11,240-18,49000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,635$152,835$218,185$50,300$63,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$104,550$0$13,350
Total Invoice$113,967$152,655$220,292$46,843$59,352
Adjustments for Features-8,226-10,458-17,21000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,741$142,197$203,082$46,843$59,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,456$97,341$0$12,509

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

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$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 climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
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
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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100  
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
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25  
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
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
Chronometer $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0  
Interior ambient lighting   $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  
Xenon HID headlights   $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
Folding second row seats   $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
Leather headliner  $1000  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$14,555$16,955$24,205$5,715$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,840$11,240$18,490$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,226-10,458-17,21000

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

Model Year20162012
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 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested344082%
Total Not Requested77518%
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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189077%
Total Not Requested55023%

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