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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: $44,250

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $10,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,216

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $10,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350R500A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $34,504 $50,128
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 475 475
Satellite radio 500 500    
Heated front seats 690      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050    
Proximity key   1,080 550 550
Sport Package     1,000  
Premium Plus Package     3,900  
Wood trim     350 500
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 443 443
Satellite radio 465 465    
Heated front seats 642      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976    
Proximity key   1,004 511 511
Sport Package     930  
Premium Plus Package     3,628  
Wood trim     325 466
Options (change) 6,350 6,190 6,275 1,525
Options (change) 5,906 5,756 5,837 1,420
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,125 $62,465 $44,250 $57,600
Total Invoice $51,321 $58,176 $41,216 $53,723

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,638
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350R500A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8211hp I4354hp 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)235/65-17255/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,125$62,465$44,250$57,600
Adjustments for Features-2,650-3,82500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,475$58,640$44,250$57,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$13,350
Total Invoice$51,321$58,176$41,216$53,723
Adjustments for Features-2,467-3,56200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,854$54,614$41,216$53,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,760$0$12,507

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

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350R500A5 2.0TS5 4.2
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$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, remote $200  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
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  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,190$8,365$4,540$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$3,825$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,467-3,56200

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

Model Year20062012
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.3,683 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Sport 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%

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