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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: $56,700

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $47,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,795

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,600 $59,300 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $39,618 $55,150 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Sport Package 1,000          
Premium Plus Package 3,900          
Comfort Package 2,400 1,400        
Navigation Package 1,900 1,900        
Proximity key 550 550        
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Wood trim 350 500     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Premium I Package     3,170   2,500  
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Sport Package 930          
Premium Plus Package 3,628          
Comfort Package 2,232 1,302        
Navigation Package 1,768 1,768        
Proximity key 511 511        
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Wood trim 325 466     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
Premium I Package     2,948   2,325  
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Options (change) 13,225 7,475 7,010 3,840 6,340 3,840
Options (change) 12,302 6,955 6,519 3,571 5,896 3,571
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $56,700 $67,650 $104,485 $140,515 $139,115 $194,515
Total Invoice $52,795 $62,980 $97,323 $130,922 $129,620 $181,142

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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: $40,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,985
Model Year201220122008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-8S7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,700$67,650$104,485$140,515$139,115$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-7,025-7,825-7,575-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,700$65,850$97,460$132,690$131,540$186,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0$35,230$34,080$89,130
Total Invoice$52,795$62,980$97,323$130,922$129,620$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,676-6,543-7,291-7,058-7,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,795$61,304$90,780$123,631$122,562$173,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,509$0$32,851$31,782$82,982

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

Model Year201220122008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLSLSLSL
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Power convertible top$4000$4000    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
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    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,015$9,815$15,040$15,840$15,590$15,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$7,025$7,825$7,575$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676-6,543-7,291-7,058-7,380

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

Model Year20122008
ModelA5 / S5SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length182.1 in178.5 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height54.4 in51.0 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 ft37.3 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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested145082%
Total Not Requested32518%
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 seats150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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