Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2011

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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: $50,400

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $9,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,937

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350 / R320A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $39,153 $34,318 $49,895
Premium II Package 7,850    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475 475
iPod integration 375    
Heated front seats 710    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,100 2,100
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Proximity key 1,110    
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Wood trim   350 500
Premium II Package 7,300    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 443 443
iPod integration 349    
Heated front seats 660    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,954 1,954
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Proximity key 1,032    
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Wood trim   325 466
Options (change) 16,575 12,625 8,975
Options (change) 15,413 11,744 8,350
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $59,550 $50,400 $64,800
Total Invoice $55,441 $46,937 $60,420

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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: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,571
Model Year200820112011
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350 / R320A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,550$50,400$64,800
Adjustments for Features-4,2250-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,325$50,400$64,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,050
Total Invoice$55,441$46,937$60,420
Adjustments for Features-3,9330-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,508$46,937$60,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,157

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350 / R320A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,630$4,405$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9330-326

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

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,830 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 ft312.0 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 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257545%
Total Not Requested317555%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested357587%
Total Not Requested51513%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested192579%
Total Not Requested51521%

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