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

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,290

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $51,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,629

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $47,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
S Line Package 2,900          
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0          
Premium Package 1,850          
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000          
Technology Package 1,700 1,700        
Navigation system 2,390 2,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Wood trim   500     0 0
Premium I Package     3,170      
Glass roof panel(s)     1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930
Obstacle detection, rear     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
S Line Package 2,698          
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0          
Premium Package 1,721          
Upgraded leather upholstery 930          
Technology Package 1,580 1,580        
Navigation system 2,178 2,178        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432        
Wood trim   466     0 0
Premium I Package     2,948      
Glass roof panel(s)     1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Obstacle detection, rear     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Options (change) 11,615 5,065 6,230 3,060 3,060 3,060
Options (change) 10,746 4,656 5,794 2,846 2,846 2,846
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $52,290 $57,640 $103,705 $139,735 $135,835 $193,735
Total Invoice $48,629 $53,697 $96,598 $130,197 $126,570 $180,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,801
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6M6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$52,290$57,640$103,705$139,735$135,835$193,735
Adjustments for Features-6500-11,565-12,365-11,515-12,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,640$57,640$92,140$127,370$124,320$181,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$35,230$32,180$89,130
Total Invoice$48,629$53,697$96,598$130,197$126,570$180,417
Adjustments for Features-6040-10,772-11,521-10,730-11,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,025$53,697$85,826$118,676$115,840$168,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,672$0$32,850$30,014$82,983

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

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,050$5,400$16,965$17,765$16,915$17,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$11,565$12,365$11,515$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-6040-10,772-11,521-10,730-11,608

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

Model Year20082008
ModelA5 / S5SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length182.1 in178.5 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height54.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

S Line 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
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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