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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: $58,850

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $48,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,796

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $45,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $42,450 $59,050
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $39,479 $54,917
Premium I Package 3,750   3,050      
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140      
Wood trim     0 0 400 500
Prestige Package         8,700 5,900
Comfort Package         2,400 1,400
Sport Package         1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Premium I Package 3,488   2,836      
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 1,954 1,954
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060      
Wood trim     0 0 372 466
Prestige Package         8,092 5,487
Comfort Package         2,232 1,302
Sport Package         1,349  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 7,120 2,230 6,420 2,230 15,525 10,375
Options (change) 6,622 2,074 5,970 2,074 14,442 9,652
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,795 $144,805 $144,895 $200,405 $58,850 $70,300
Total Invoice $100,402 $134,912 $134,995 $186,620 $54,796 $65,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,513
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5CVT-8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$107,795$144,805$144,895$200,405$58,850$70,300
Adjustments for Features-7,615-8,565-8,665-8,6650-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,180$136,240$136,230$191,740$58,850$68,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$36,050$91,560$0$9,650
Total Invoice$100,402$134,912$134,995$186,620$54,796$65,444
Adjustments for Features-7,093-7,980-8,073-8,0690-1,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,309$126,932$126,922$178,551$54,796$63,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,623$33,613$85,242$0$8,972

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

Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
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    $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
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  
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$75  
No leather in second row$-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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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/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$100
Total Value of Features$15,465$16,415$16,515$16,515$7,850$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,615$8,565$8,665$8,665$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,093-7,980-8,073-8,0690-1,676

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

Model Year20092011
ModelSLA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in108.3 in
Length180.4 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 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 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested324079%
Total Not Requested85021%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested174071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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