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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,220

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $31,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,301

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $28,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5SLSLSLSL
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,300 $77,900 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $55,150 $72,448 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Prestige Package 6,650          
Comfort Package 1,400 1,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,250          
Active rear differential 1,250          
Navigation Package   3,450        
Premium I Package     3,170   2,500  
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Obstacle detection, rear     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Wood trim         0 0
Prestige Package 6,185          
Comfort Package 1,302 1,397        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,163          
Active rear differential 1,163          
Navigation Package   3,209        
Premium I Package     2,948   2,325  
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Obstacle detection, rear     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 11,025 5,425 4,810 1,640 4,140 1,640
Options (change) 10,256 5,049 4,473 1,525 3,850 1,525
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $71,220 $84,220 $102,285 $138,315 $136,915 $192,315
Total Invoice $66,301 $78,392 $95,277 $128,876 $127,574 $179,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,879
Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5SLSLSLSL
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6450hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$71,220$84,220$102,285$138,315$136,915$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,325-4,125-3,875-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,220$83,920$98,960$134,190$133,040$188,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,700$0$35,230$34,080$89,130
Total Invoice$66,301$78,392$95,277$128,876$127,574$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-279-3,097-3,843-3,611-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,301$78,113$92,180$125,033$123,963$175,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,812$0$32,853$31,783$82,981

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5SLSLSLSL
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$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 
Blind spot warning system$200     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Power convertible top$4000$4000    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Carbon fiber trim $200    
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
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 trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,640$11,940$14,965$15,765$15,515$15,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,325$4,125$3,875$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-3,097-3,843-3,611-3,935

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SL
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 Weight4,046 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 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 Room46.8 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 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested121545%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested86548%
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 lights50Yes
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 Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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