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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,390

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,808

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $4,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5R-ClassR-Class
TrimA5S5R350R500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $44,640 $51,645
Premium Package 1,900      
Technology Package 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,390      
S Line Package 2,900      
6-speed manual 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 690 690
Wood trim   500    
Multicontour front seats     780 780
Lighting Package     890 890
Trim Package     1,750 1,200
Satellite radio     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,050 1,050
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Premium Package 1,768      
Technology Package 2,045 2,045    
Navigation system 2,178      
S Line Package 2,698      
6-speed manual 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 642 642
Wood trim   466    
Multicontour front seats     725 725
Lighting Package     828 828
Trim Package     1,628 1,116
Satellite radio     465 465
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Rear air vents with automatic controls     976 976
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 9,865 3,175 7,100 6,940
Options (change) 9,132 2,954 6,604 6,454
Destination 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,390 $56,700 $55,875 $63,215
Total Invoice $47,808 $52,881 $52,019 $58,874

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,581
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5R-ClassR-Class
TrimA5S5R350R500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6354hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$51,390$56,700$55,875$63,215
Adjustments for Features-4000-2,150-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,990$56,700$53,725$59,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,710$0$6,165
Total Invoice$47,808$52,881$52,019$58,874
Adjustments for Features-3720-2,002-3,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,436$52,881$50,017$55,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,445$0$5,760

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

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5R-ClassR-Class
TrimA5S5R350R500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system$600   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,815$5,415$7,565$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$2,150$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3720-2,002-3,097

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

Model Year20092006
ModelA5 / S5R-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in126.6 in
Length182.1 in203.0 in
Width73.0 in75.7 in
Height54.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.085.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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