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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,390

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,808

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $4,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350R500A5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $37,851 $47,802
Lighting Package 890 890    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 475 475
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Heated front seats 690      
Proximity key   1,080    
Technology Package     2,200 2,200
Navigation system     2,390  
Premium Package     1,900  
S Line Package     2,900  
6-speed manual     0  
Wood trim       500
Lighting Package 828 828    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 443 443
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Heated front seats 642      
Proximity key   1,004    
Technology Package     2,045 2,045
Navigation system     2,178  
Premium Package     1,768  
S Line Package     2,698  
6-speed manual     0  
Wood trim       466
Options (change) 7,100 6,940 9,865 3,175
Options (change) 6,604 6,454 9,132 2,954
Destination 775 775 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,875 $63,215 $51,390 $56,700
Total Invoice $52,019 $58,874 $47,808 $52,881

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,581
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350R500A5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,875$63,215$51,390$56,700
Adjustments for Features-2,150-3,325-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,725$59,890$50,990$56,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$5,710
Total Invoice$52,019$58,874$47,808$52,881
Adjustments for Features-2,002-3,097-3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,017$55,777$47,436$52,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,760$0$5,445

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

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350R500A5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote $200  
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,565$8,740$5,815$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$3,325$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,002-3,097-3720

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

Model Year20062009
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in108.3 in
Length203.0 in182.1 in
Width75.7 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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