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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: $46,875

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $16,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,661

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $15,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,690 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $49,002 $38,316 $49,384
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Heated front seats 750    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575
Convenience Package   900  
Technology Package   2,900 2,900
Wood trim   350  
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Blind spot warning system 558    
Heated front seats 698    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536 536
Convenience Package   838  
Technology Package   2,696 2,696
Wood trim   325  
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 9,705 4,725 4,575
Options (change) 9,027 4,395 4,256
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $63,270 $46,875 $58,625
Total Invoice $58,904 $43,661 $54,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,878
Model Year201220172017
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$63,270$46,875$58,625
Adjustments for Features-2,5400-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,730$46,875$58,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,675
Total Invoice$58,904$43,661$54,590
Adjustments for Features-2,3650-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,539$43,661$54,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,859

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

Model Year201220172017
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR350A5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
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$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  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
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$8,530$5,990$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3650-70

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

Model Year20122017
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 ft312.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested132559%
Total Not Requested92541%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72591%
Total Not Requested759%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested141564%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested141576%
Total Not Requested45024%

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