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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: $44,880

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $12,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,808

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $11,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350R500A5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $38,316 $49,384
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 575 575
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Heated front seats 690      
Proximity key   1,080    
Sport Package     750  
Convenience Package     900  
Cargo net     155 155
Wood trim     350  
Wood trim, alternative type       1,100
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 536 536
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Heated front seats 642      
Proximity key   1,004    
Sport Package     698  
Convenience Package     838  
Cargo net     145 145
Wood trim     325  
Wood trim, alternative type       1,024
Options (change) 8,450 7,565 2,730 1,830
Options (change) 7,860 7,035 2,542 1,705
Destination 775 775 950 950
Total Price $57,225 $63,840 $44,880 $55,880
Total Invoice $53,275 $59,455 $41,808 $52,039

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,558
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350R500A5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,225$63,840$44,880$55,880
Adjustments for Features-3,575-4,300-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,650$59,540$44,430$55,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$0$11,450
Total Invoice$53,275$59,455$41,808$52,039
Adjustments for Features-3,328-4,005-4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,947$55,450$41,389$52,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,503$0$10,650

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

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350R500A5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
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$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote $200  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$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, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,340$9,065$5,215$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$4,300$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,328-4,005-4190

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

Model Year20062017
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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested56559%
Total Not Requested40041%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested36571%
Total Not Requested15029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72591%
Total Not Requested759%

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