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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: $71,545

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $38,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,603

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $35,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5SLSLSL
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $60,400 $77,900 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $56,172 $72,448 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Prestige Package 6,250        
Comfort Package 1,400 1,400      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Active rear differential 1,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Navigation Plus Package   4,000      
Premium 1 Package     3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170 1,170  
Wood trim       0 0
Prestige Package 5,813        
Comfort Package 1,302 1,302      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930        
Active rear differential 1,024        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467      
Navigation Plus Package   3,720      
Premium 1 Package     3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088 1,088  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 10,250 5,900 5,020 4,320 0
Options (change) 9,536 5,489 4,668 4,018 0
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $71,545 $84,695 $109,795 $146,845 $202,225
Total Invoice $66,603 $78,832 $102,261 $136,809 $188,313

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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: $34,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,709
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5SLSLSL
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6450hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
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)245/40-18265/35-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$71,545$84,695$109,795$146,845$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,240-5,290-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,545$84,195$105,555$141,555$196,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,650$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$66,603$78,832$102,261$136,809$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-465-3,949-4,928-4,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,603$78,367$98,312$131,881$183,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,764$0$33,569$85,075

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

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5SLSLSL
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
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   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $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 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,225$11,725$15,465$16,515$16,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,240$5,290$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-465-3,949-4,928-4,926

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

Model Year20142011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SL
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 Weight4,046 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 ft37.2 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 headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146559%
Total Not Requested100041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested101550%
Total Not Requested100050%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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%
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

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