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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: $47,090

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,794

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $11,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350 / R320A5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,650 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $44,315 $37,108 $46,966
Premium II Package 7,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Proximity key 1,130    
Heated front seats 720    
Technology Package   1,700 1,700
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Premium Package   1,850  
Wood trim     500
Premium II Package 7,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 432 432
Proximity key 1,051    
Heated front seats 670    
Technology Package   1,580 1,580
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Premium Package   1,721  
Wood trim     466
Options (change) 10,420 6,415 5,065
Options (change) 9,691 5,911 4,656
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $58,945 $47,090 $57,640
Total Invoice $54,881 $43,794 $53,697

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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: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,475
Model Year200920082008
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350 / R320A5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,945$47,090$57,640
Adjustments for Features-3,8800-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,065$47,090$56,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,800
Total Invoice$54,881$43,794$53,697
Adjustments for Features-3,6120-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,269$43,794$52,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,204

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

Model Year200920082008
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350 / R320A5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
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 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $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  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,820$4,940$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6120-699

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

Model Year20092008
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.3,738 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested210045%
Total Not Requested256555%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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