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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: $57,950

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $52,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,954

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $49,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,000 $58,250 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $39,060 $54,174 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Sport Package 1,450        
Wind blocker 0        
Comfort Package 2,400 1,400      
Prestige Package 8,300 5,700      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim 400 500   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Premium 1 Package     3,850 3,150  
Sport Package 1,349        
Wind blocker 0        
Comfort Package 2,232 1,302      
Prestige Package 7,719 5,302      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim 372 466   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Premium 1 Package     3,580 2,930  
Options (change) 15,125 10,175 6,150 5,450 2,300
Options (change) 14,069 9,467 5,719 5,069 2,139
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $57,950 $69,250 $110,925 $147,975 $204,525
Total Invoice $53,954 $64,466 $103,312 $137,860 $190,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,103
Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8S7T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,950$69,250$110,925$147,975$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-7,790-8,840-9,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,950$67,450$103,135$139,135$195,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,500$0$36,000$92,150
Total Invoice$53,954$64,466$103,312$137,860$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,676-7,255-8,236-8,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,954$62,790$96,057$129,624$181,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,836$0$33,567$85,791

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

Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,575$9,375$15,365$16,415$16,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$7,790$8,840$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676-7,255-8,236-8,604

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

Model Year20102011
ModelA5 / S5SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length182.1 in180.4 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height54.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested301584%
Total Not Requested57516%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
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 Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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