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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,445

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $6,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,979

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $6,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimR350 / R320A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $39,000 $52,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $36,270 $48,360
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Premium II Package 7,850    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 500 500
iPod integration 375    
Heated front seats 710    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Proximity key 1,110    
Prestige Package   9,200 6,250
Wood trim, alternative type   850 1,100
Comfort Package     1,100
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Premium II Package 7,300    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 467 467
iPod integration 349    
Heated front seats 660    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Proximity key 1,032    
Prestige Package   8,556 5,813
Wood trim, alternative type   791 1,024
Comfort Package     1,024
Options (change) 14,375 10,550 8,950
Options (change) 13,367 9,814 8,328
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $57,350 $50,445 $61,845
Total Invoice $53,395 $46,979 $57,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,785
Model Year200820142014
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimR350 / R320A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,350$50,445$61,845
Adjustments for Features-3,9000-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,450$50,445$60,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,325
Total Invoice$53,395$46,979$57,583
Adjustments for Features-3,6310-1,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,764$46,979$56,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,603

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year200820142014
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimR350 / R320A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
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 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
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 + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
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  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,380$4,480$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6310-1,001

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082014
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
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 ft312.2 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 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257545%
Total Not Requested317555%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested297576%
Total Not Requested94024%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested86535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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