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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: $84,220

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $62,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,392

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $58,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL63 AMGRS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $139,050 $77,900
Base Invoice $129,316 $72,448
Premium 1 Package 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170  
Wood trim 0  
Comfort Package   1,500
Navigation Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Premium 1 Package 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088  
Wood trim 0  
Comfort Package   1,397
Navigation Package   3,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 4,320 5,425
Options (change) 4,018 5,049
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $146,845 $84,220
Total Invoice $136,809 $78,392

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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: $57,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,768
Model Year20112013
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL63 AMGRS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$146,845$84,220
Adjustments for Features-4,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,855$84,220
Total Invoice$136,809$78,392
Adjustments for Features-4,6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,160$78,392

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

Model Year20112013
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL63 AMGRS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
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 
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 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$16,115$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6490

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

Model Year20112013
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 Weight4,274 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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 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 / RS5 RS 5

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested101556%
Total Not Requested80044%

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