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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: $67,625

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $34,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,960

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $31,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $61,100
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $56,824
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140    
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         2,900
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Wood trim, alternative type         1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060    
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         2,696
Adaptive dampers - electrical         930
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Wood trim, alternative type         1,024
Options (change) 1,140 0 1,140 0 5,575
Options (change) 1,060 0 1,060 0 5,186
Destination 875 875 875 875 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175 $67,625
Total Invoice $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546 $62,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,606
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12333hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175$67,625
Adjustments for Features-3,515-5,815-4,865-5,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,300$136,760$134,750$192,260$67,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,460$36,450$93,960$0
Total Invoice$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546$62,960
Adjustments for Features-3,274-5,418-4,533-5,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,566$127,420$125,552$179,038$62,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,854$33,986$87,472$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5
TrimSL550SL600SL63 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 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
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 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Power convertible top    $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$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$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
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$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Wood trim, alternative type    $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 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,040$17,340$16,390$17,440$11,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$5,815$4,865$5,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,274-5,418-4,533-5,5080

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

Model Year20092017
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.4,047 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 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested116562%
Total Not Requested70038%

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