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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: $58,850

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $50,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,796

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $47,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,450 $59,050 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $39,479 $54,917 $96,395 $130,609
Sport Package 1,450      
Comfort Package 2,400 1,400    
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,300 2,300
Wood trim 400 500   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180 1,180
Sport Package 1,349      
Comfort Package 2,232 1,302    
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,139 2,139
Wood trim 372 466   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097 1,097
Options (change) 15,525 10,375 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 14,442 9,652 3,236 3,236
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $58,850 $70,300 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $54,796 $65,444 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $42,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,848
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8S7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,850$70,300$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-7,690-8,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,850$68,500$101,615$138,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,650$0$37,040
Total Invoice$54,796$65,444$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,676-7,162-8,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,796$63,768$94,644$129,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,972$0$34,533

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

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker$300$300  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,775$9,575$15,465$16,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$7,690$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676-7,162-8,143

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

Model Year20112012
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?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested331581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested181574%
Total Not Requested62526%
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

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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