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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: $70,300

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $77,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,451

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $72,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLSL
TrimS5 3.0TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,300 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $57,940 $129,316 $184,838
S Sport Package 2,500    
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600    
Luxury Package 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Premium 1 Package   3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700
Wood trim   0 0
S Sport Package 2,326    
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418    
Luxury Package 1,256    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Premium 1 Package   2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 7,025 5,020 700
Options (change) 6,536 4,669 651
Destination 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,600
Total Price $70,300 $147,545 $202,925
Total Invoice $65,451 $137,460 $188,964

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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: $75,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,062
Model Year201820112011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLSL
TrimS5 3.0TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine354hp V6518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$70,300$147,545$202,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,300$145,455$200,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$55,380
Total Invoice$65,451$137,460$188,964
Adjustments for Features0-1,947-1,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,451$135,513$187,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$51,505

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

Model Year201820112011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLSL
TrimS5 3.0TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$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  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,875$16,965$16,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,947-1,946

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.9 in100.8 in
Length184.0 in180.4 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height54.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 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 Legroom33.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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