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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: $73,120

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5   
Difference: $29,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,727

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5   
Difference: $26,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLSLSLSL
TrimS5SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $65,100 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $61,196 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
S Sport Package 2,500        
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600        
Luxury Package 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575        
Premium I Package   3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
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 I Package   2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,025 4,810 1,640 4,140 1,640
Options (change) 6,536 4,473 1,525 3,850 1,525
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $73,120 $102,285 $138,315 $136,915 $192,315
Total Invoice $68,727 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,527
Model Year20192008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLSLSLSL
TrimS5SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine349hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$73,120$102,285$138,315$136,915$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-575-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,120$102,260$137,490$136,340$191,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,230$34,080$89,130
Total Invoice$68,727$95,277$128,876$127,574$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-23-769-536-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,727$95,254$128,107$127,038$178,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,853$31,784$82,981

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

Model Year20192008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SLSLSLSL
TrimS5SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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$1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$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$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker$300    
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$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$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$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    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Power convertible top$4000    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$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$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250    
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    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,665$15,690$16,490$16,240$16,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$575$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-769-536-861

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

Model Year20192008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.9 in100.8 in
Length184.0 in178.5 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height54.4 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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