Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2010

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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: $46,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $16,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,676

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $15,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,690 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $49,002 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Blind spot warning system 600      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Heated front seats 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475 475
Driver Assist Package   900 900 900
Prestige Package   8,300 4,800 5,700
Wood trim   400 400 500
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Blind spot warning system 558      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Heated front seats 698      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443 443 443
Driver Assist Package   837 837 837
Prestige Package   7,719 4,464 5,302
Wood trim   372 372 466
Options (change) 9,705 10,075 6,575 7,575
Options (change) 9,027 9,371 6,116 7,048
Destination 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $63,270 $46,900 $51,400 $62,100
Total Invoice $58,904 $43,676 $47,861 $57,905

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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: $12,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,909
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,270$46,900$51,400$62,100
Adjustments for Features-3,5650-950-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,705$46,900$50,450$61,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$14,600
Total Invoice$58,904$43,676$47,861$57,905
Adjustments for Features-3,3190-885-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,585$43,676$46,976$57,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$13,670

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

Model Year2012201020102010
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700$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$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$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$300
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$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$8,305$4,740$5,690$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$0$950$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3190-885-559

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

Model Year20122010
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.3,683 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
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 Requested122554%
Total Not Requested102546%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested316588%
Total Not Requested42512%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%

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