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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: $55,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $53,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $49,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Premium Package 1,900        
Technology Package 2,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100      
Wood trim   500   0 0
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950  
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Premium Package 1,768        
Technology Package 2,045 2,045      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953      
Wood trim   466   0 0
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744  
Options (change) 14,265 7,665 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 13,224 7,085 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 825 825 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,790 $61,190 $109,355 $149,655 $214,445
Total Invoice $51,900 $57,012 $101,764 $139,243 $199,588

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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: $44,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,972
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,790$61,190$109,355$149,655$214,445
Adjustments for Features-6500-10,205-14,905-20,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,140$61,190$99,150$134,750$193,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$35,600$94,490
Total Invoice$51,900$57,012$101,764$139,243$199,588
Adjustments for Features-6050-9,497-13,868-19,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,295$57,012$92,267$125,375$180,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,717$0$33,108$87,957

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

Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Second-row low console$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
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
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,975$5,325$15,530$20,230$26,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$10,205$14,905$20,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-9,497-13,868-19,364

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

Model Year20092013
ModelA5 / S5SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in101.8 in
Length182.1 in181.8 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height54.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.013.5 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
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 camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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