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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,290

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $51,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,629

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $48,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA5S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $37,108 $46,966
Glass roof panel(s) 1,950   1,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140      
Wood trim     0 0   500
S Line Package         2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         0  
Premium Package         1,850  
Technology Package         1,700 1,700
Navigation system         2,390 2,390
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Glass roof panel(s) 1,814   1,814      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060      
Wood trim     0 0   466
S Line Package         2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,207  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         0  
Premium Package         1,721  
Technology Package         1,580 1,580
Navigation system         2,178 2,178
Upgraded leather upholstery         930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         432 432
Options (change) 3,090 0 3,090 0 11,615 5,065
Options (change) 2,874 0 2,874 0 10,746 4,656
Destination 875 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 1,300
Total Price $103,765 $142,575 $141,565 $198,175 $52,290 $57,640
Total Invoice $96,654 $132,838 $131,899 $184,546 $48,629 $53,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,238
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA5S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$103,765$142,575$141,565$198,175$52,290$57,640
Adjustments for Features-11,155-13,155-12,505-13,255-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,610$129,420$129,060$184,920$51,640$57,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,810$36,450$92,310$0$6,000
Total Invoice$96,654$132,838$131,899$184,546$48,629$53,697
Adjustments for Features-10,391-12,257-11,651-12,343-6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,263$120,581$120,248$172,203$48,025$53,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,318$33,985$85,940$0$5,672

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

Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA5S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,255$18,255$17,605$18,355$5,750$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,155$13,155$12,505$13,255$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,391-12,257-11,651-12,343-6040

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

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

Model Year20092008
ModelSLA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in108.3 in
Length180.4 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
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
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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