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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: $51,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,629

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $48,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
S Line Package 2,900          
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0          
Premium Package 1,850          
Technology Package 1,700 1,700        
Navigation system 2,390 2,390        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Wood trim   500     0 0
Glass roof panel(s)     1,950   1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140   1,140  
S Line Package 2,698          
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0          
Premium Package 1,721          
Technology Package 1,580 1,580        
Navigation system 2,178 2,178        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432        
Wood trim   466     0 0
Glass roof panel(s)     1,814   1,814  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060   1,060  
Options (change) 11,615 5,065 3,090 0 3,090 0
Options (change) 10,746 4,656 2,874 0 2,874 0
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 $103,765 $142,575 $141,565 $198,175
Total Invoice $48,629 $53,697 $96,654 $132,838 $131,899 $184,546

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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: $40,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,238
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6M6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
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$103,765$142,575$141,565$198,175
Adjustments for Features-6500-11,155-13,155-12,505-13,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,640$57,640$92,610$129,420$129,060$184,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$36,810$36,450$92,310
Total Invoice$48,629$53,697$96,654$132,838$131,899$184,546
Adjustments for Features-6040-10,391-12,257-11,651-12,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,025$53,697$86,263$120,581$120,248$172,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,672$0$34,318$33,985$85,940

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

Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL550SL600SL63 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 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$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 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $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    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,750$5,100$16,255$18,255$17,605$18,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$11,155$13,155$12,505$13,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-6040-10,391-12,257-11,651-12,343

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

Model Year20082009
ModelA5 / S5SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length182.1 in180.4 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height54.0 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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 headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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