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

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

Lowest Total Price: $70,300

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $31,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,451

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $29,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $62,300
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $57,940
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
S Sport Package         2,500
Luxury Package         1,350
Navigation and Telematics Package         2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
S Sport Package         2,326
Luxury Package         1,256
Navigation and Telematics Package         2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Options (change) 4,810 1,640 4,140 1,640 7,025
Options (change) 4,473 1,525 3,850 1,525 6,536
Destination 875 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $102,285 $138,315 $136,915 $192,315 $70,300
Total Invoice $95,277 $128,876 $127,574 $179,096 $65,451

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,803
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12354hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$102,285$138,315$136,915$192,315$70,300
Adjustments for Features-25-825-575-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,260$137,490$136,340$191,390$70,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,230$34,080$89,130$0
Total Invoice$95,277$128,876$127,574$179,096$65,451
Adjustments for Features-23-769-536-8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,254$128,107$127,038$178,235$65,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,853$31,784$82,981$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker    $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Side curtain airbags    $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power convertible top    $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,690$16,490$16,240$16,590$15,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$825$575$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-769-536-8610

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

Model Year20082018
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in108.9 in
Length178.5 in184.0 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height51.0 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft39.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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