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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: $51,590

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $36,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,993

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $33,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
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
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
Options (change) 10,065 7,665 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,317 7,085 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $51,590 $61,190 $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $47,993 $57,012 $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686

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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: $25,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,707
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,590$61,190$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-500-10,840-13,890-19,365-23,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,590$60,690$77,035$97,835$132,910$198,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,100$0$20,800$55,875$121,575
Total Invoice$47,993$57,012$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-466-10,089-12,926-18,018-21,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,993$56,546$71,700$91,043$123,663$184,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,553$0$19,343$51,963$113,147

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

Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5S5SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control  $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system     $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning     $200
Lane keeping assist     $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers $50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
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 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,890$6,390$16,730$19,780$25,255$29,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$10,840$13,890$19,365$23,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-10,089-12,926-18,018-21,839

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

Model Year20092017
ModelA5 / S5SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in101.7 in
Length182.1 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height54.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,827 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

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%

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