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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: $59,350

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $91,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,262

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $85,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,450 $59,050 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $39,479 $54,917 $136,989 $199,485
Sport Package 1,450      
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900    
Comfort Package 2,400 1,400    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Wood trim 400 500 0 0
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950  
Sport Package 1,349      
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487    
Comfort Package 2,232 1,302    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Wood trim 372 466 0 0
Blind spot warning system 466 466    
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744  
Options (change) 16,025 14,825 2,950 0
Options (change) 14,908 13,791 2,744 0
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $59,350 $74,750 $151,175 $216,725
Total Invoice $55,262 $69,583 $140,658 $201,710

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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: $78,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,821
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8S7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$59,350$74,750$151,175$216,725
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-13,515-18,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,350$70,750$137,660$198,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,400$0$60,950
Total Invoice$55,262$69,583$140,658$201,710
Adjustments for Features0-3,724-12,575-16,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,262$65,859$128,083$184,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,597$0$56,767

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

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL63 AMGSL65 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker$300$300  
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$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$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,575$11,575$21,090$25,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$13,515$18,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,724-12,575-16,860

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

Model Year20112014
ModelA5 / S5SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in101.8 in
Length182.1 in181.8 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height54.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.213.5 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%
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
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested351586%
Total Not Requested57514%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201583%
Total Not Requested42517%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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