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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: $47,800

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $14,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,519

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $13,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,240 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $46,537 $34,318 $49,895
Premium 2 Package 6,050    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Blind spot warning system 600 500 500
Heated front seats 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Wood trim   350 500
Premium 2 Package 5,627    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Blind spot warning system 558 466 466
Heated front seats 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443 443
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Wood trim   325 466
Options (change) 11,355 10,025 7,375
Options (change) 10,562 9,326 6,862
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $62,470 $47,800 $63,200
Total Invoice $57,974 $44,519 $58,932

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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: $11,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,193
Model Year201120112011
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,470$47,800$63,200
Adjustments for Features-3,5150-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,955$47,800$62,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,800
Total Invoice$57,974$44,519$58,932
Adjustments for Features-3,2620-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,712$44,519$58,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,854

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

Model Year201120112011
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5 2.0TS5 4.2
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 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 
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$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 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,255$4,740$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2620-559

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

Model Year20112011
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in108.3 in
Length203.0 in182.1 in
Width77.1 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested224069%
Total Not Requested102531%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

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
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
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested366590%
Total Not Requested42510%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201583%
Total Not Requested42517%

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