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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: $39,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,960

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $36,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelSLSLA5 / S5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $61,100
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $56,824
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Wood trim   0  
Technology Package     2,900
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Wood trim   0  
Technology Package     2,696
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 5,575
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 5,186
Destination 875 875 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $67,625
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $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: $34,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,106
Model Year201220122017
ModelSLSLA5 / S5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$67,625
Adjustments for Features-4,940-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,065$139,105$67,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$62,960
Adjustments for Features-4,601-5,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,066$129,600$62,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,534$0

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

Model Year201220122017
ModelSLSLA5 / S5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,865$16,915$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,601-5,5810

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

Model Year20122017
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested121565%
Total Not Requested65035%

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