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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: $48,490

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $12,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,110

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $11,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,690 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $49,002 $37,851 $47,802
Premium 1 Package 2,360    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Heated front seats 750    
Technology Package   2,200 2,200
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Premium Package   1,900  
Wood trim     500
Premium 1 Package 2,195    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443 443
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Blind spot warning system 558    
Heated front seats 698    
Technology Package   2,045 2,045
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Premium Package   1,768  
Wood trim     466
Options (change) 7,665 6,965 5,565
Options (change) 7,130 6,434 5,132
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,230 $48,490 $59,090
Total Invoice $57,007 $45,110 $55,059

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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: $9,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,866
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,230$48,490$59,090
Adjustments for Features-3,2550-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,975$48,490$58,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,850
Total Invoice$57,007$45,110$55,059
Adjustments for Features-3,0310-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,976$45,110$54,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,250

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

Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5S5
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  
Proximity key $250$250
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
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 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in 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  
Total Value of Features$8,020$4,765$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0310-699

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in108.3 in
Length203.1 in182.1 in
Width77.1 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,738 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested72552%
Total Not Requested67548%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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