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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: $70,300

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $77,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,451

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $72,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $139,050 $198,750 $62,300
Base Invoice $129,316 $184,838 $57,940
Premium 1 Package 3,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700  
Wood trim 0 0  
S Sport Package     2,500
Luxury Package     1,350
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Premium 1 Package 2,930    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651  
Wood trim 0 0  
S Sport Package     2,326
Luxury Package     1,256
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 5,020 700 7,025
Options (change) 4,669 651 6,536
Destination 875 875 975
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $147,545 $202,925 $70,300
Total Invoice $137,460 $188,964 $65,451

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,062
Model Year201120112018
ModelSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine518hp V8604hp V12354hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$147,545$202,925$70,300
Adjustments for Features-2,090-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,455$200,835$70,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,380$0
Total Invoice$137,460$188,964$65,451
Adjustments for Features-1,947-1,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$135,513$187,018$65,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,505$0

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

Model Year201120112018
ModelSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Total Value of Features$16,965$16,965$14,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,947-1,9460

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

Model Year20112018
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in108.9 in
Length180.4 in184.0 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height51.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 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 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft39.3 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 S5 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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