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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: $93,445

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $69,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,969

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $64,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLSL
TrimRS 5AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $77,900 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $72,448 $140,756 $204,461
Navigation Plus Package 4,000    
Driver Assist Package 2,750    
Comfort Package 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Ceramic brake rotors 6,000 8,950 8,950
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500  
Wood trim   0 0
Navigation Plus Package 3,720    
Driver Assist Package 2,557    
Comfort Package 1,302    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467    
Ceramic brake rotors 5,580 8,324 8,324
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395  
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 14,650 10,450 8,950
Options (change) 13,626 9,719 8,324
Destination 895 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $93,445 $162,725 $231,025
Total Invoice $86,969 $151,400 $215,010

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,802
Model Year201420172017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLSL
TrimRS 5AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine450hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$93,445$162,725$231,025
Adjustments for Features0-9,275-13,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,445$153,450$217,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$64,200
Total Invoice$86,969$151,400$215,010
Adjustments for Features0-8,629-12,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,969$142,771$202,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$59,791

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

Model Year201420172017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLSL
TrimRS 5AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker$300  
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,065$21,340$25,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,275$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,629-12,448

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

Model Year20142017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in101.7 in
Length182.1 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height54.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 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 Room46.8 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 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested166583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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