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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: $84,975

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $57,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,092

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $53,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL600RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $139,100 $79,200
Base Invoice $129,363 $73,656
Technology Package   2,900
Comfort Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Technology Package   2,698
Comfort Package   1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 0 4,850
Options (change) 0 4,511
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $142,575 $84,975
Total Invoice $132,838 $79,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,446
Model Year20092015
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL600RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine510hp V12450hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$142,575$84,975
Adjustments for Features-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,960$84,975
Total Invoice$132,838$79,092
Adjustments for Features-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,538$79,092

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

Model Year20092015
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL600RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$16,190$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3000

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

Model Year20092015
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
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 Weight4,455 lb.4,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 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 in46.8 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
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71551%
Total Not Requested70049%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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