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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: $50,250

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $146,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,798

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $136,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLS AMG
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $189,600
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $176,328
Sport Package 1,450    
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Wood trim 350 500  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,500
Wood trim, alternative type     2,500
Sport Package 1,349    
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487  
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Wood trim 325 466  
Blind spot warning system 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,325
Wood trim, alternative type     2,325
Options (change) 12,475 11,325 5,000
Options (change) 11,605 10,535 4,650
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $50,250 $67,150 $197,175
Total Invoice $46,798 $62,605 $183,553

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135,191
Model Year201120112012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLS AMG
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4354hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$50,250$67,150$197,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,250$64,950$195,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,700$0
Total Invoice$46,798$62,605$183,553
Adjustments for Features0-2,051-1,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,798$60,554$181,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,756$0

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

Model Year201120112012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLS AMG
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Base
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$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 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,625$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,051-1,564

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,683 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 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested326580%
Total Not Requested82520%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested176572%
Total Not Requested67528%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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