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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: $51,100

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,587

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $7,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5R-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2R350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $42,100
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $39,153
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710
Wood trim 350 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200
Lighting Package     910
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Premium II Package     7,850
iPod integration     375
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Proximity key     1,110
Heated front seats     710
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860  
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 660
Wood trim 325 466  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,046
Lighting Package     846
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Premium II Package     7,300
iPod integration     349
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Proximity key     1,032
Heated front seats     660
Options (change) 13,125 9,375 16,575
Options (change) 12,208 8,723 15,413
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,100 $65,450 $59,550
Total Invoice $47,587 $61,026 $55,441

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,293
Model Year201220122008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5R-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2R350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/55-18
Total Price$51,100$65,450$59,550
Adjustments for Features0-350-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,100$65,100$55,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,000$0
Total Invoice$47,587$61,026$55,441
Adjustments for Features0-326-3,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,587$60,700$51,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,113$0

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

Model Year201220122008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5R-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2R350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,655$5,005$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-3,561

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

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,683 lb.4,830 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
12.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.285.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested350083%
Total Not Requested71517%

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 radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180074%
Total Not Requested64026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257545%
Total Not Requested317555%

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