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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: $67,900

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $39,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,213

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $36,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelA5 / S5SLSL
TrimS5 3.0TSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,100 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $56,824 $96,395 $130,609
Technology Package 2,900    
Comfort Package 1,400    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 2,696    
Comfort Package 1,302    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 5,875 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 5,464 1,097 1,097
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $67,900 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $63,213 $99,667 $135,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,853
Model Year201620122012
ModelA5 / S5SLSL
TrimS5 3.0TSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$67,900$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,900$102,065$139,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$63,213$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-4,601-5,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,213$95,066$129,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,534

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

Model Year201620122012
ModelA5 / S5SLSL
TrimS5 3.0TSL550SL63 AMG
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 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker$300  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$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 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,725$15,665$16,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,601-5,581

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

Model Year20162012
ModelA5 / S5SL
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 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested101561%
Total Not Requested65039%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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