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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,490

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $145,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,040

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $135,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLS AMG
TrimA5S5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $189,600
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $176,328
Navigation system 2,390 2,390  
Premium Package 1,900    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Technology Package 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Wood trim   500  
Wood trim, alternative type     2,500
Navigation system 2,178 2,178  
Premium Package 1,768    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Technology Package 2,045 2,045  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Wood trim   466  
Wood trim, alternative type     2,325
Options (change) 7,965 5,565 2,500
Options (change) 7,364 5,132 2,325
Destination 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $49,490 $59,090 $194,675
Total Invoice $46,040 $55,059 $181,228

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $143,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133,540
Model Year200920092012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLS AMG
TrimA5S5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$49,490$59,090$194,675
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,490$58,590$192,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,100$0
Total Invoice$46,040$55,059$181,228
Adjustments for Features0-466-1,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,040$54,593$179,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,553$0

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

Model Year200920092012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLS AMG
TrimA5S5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,500$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-1,648

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

Model Year20092012
ModelA5 / S5SLS AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in105.5 in
Length182.1 in182.6 in
Width73.0 in76.3 in
Height54.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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