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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,450

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $15,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,989

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $14,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimR350A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $49,002 $39,618 $50,592
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Heated front seats 750    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600 2,600
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Wood trim   350  
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536 536
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Heated front seats 698    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Blind spot warning system 558    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Rear side airbags   326 326
Wood trim   326  
Options (change) 12,745 6,875 3,525
Options (change) 11,855 6,396 3,280
Destination 875 975 975
Total Price $66,310 $50,450 $58,900
Total Invoice $61,732 $46,989 $54,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,218
Model Year201220182018
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimR350A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$66,310$50,450$58,900
Adjustments for Features0-510-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,310$49,940$56,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,050
Total Invoice$61,732$46,989$54,847
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,732$46,514$53,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,554

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201220182018
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimR350A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
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
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,605$10,115$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-475-1,779

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in111.2 in
Length203.1 in186.3 in
Width77.1 in72.6 in
Height65.4 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 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 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
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 liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested132559%
Total Not Requested92541%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested89056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested172566%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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