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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: $68,725

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $77,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,984

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $72,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelSLSLA5 / S5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $145,800 $212,240 $61,100
Base Invoice $135,594 $197,383 $56,824
Wood trim 0 0  
Technology Package     2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Active rear differential     1,100
Wood trim 0 0  
Technology Package     2,696
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Active rear differential     1,024
Options (change) 0 0 6,675
Options (change) 0 0 6,210
Destination 905 905 950
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $146,705 $214,445 $68,725
Total Invoice $136,499 $199,588 $63,984

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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: $72,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,058
Model Year201320132017
ModelSLSLA5 / S5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine530hp V8621hp V12333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$146,705$214,445$68,725
Adjustments for Features-5,865-13,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,840$200,680$68,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$59,840$0
Total Invoice$136,499$199,588$63,984
Adjustments for Features-5,457-12,8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,042$186,777$63,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,735$0

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

Model Year201320132017
ModelSLSLA5 / S5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, power small$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather headliner $1000 
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 $150 
No leather in second row$-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 headliner$650  
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Total Value of Features$17,115$25,015$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,865$13,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,457-12,8110

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

Model Year20132017
ModelSLA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in108.3 in
Length181.8 in182.1 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height51.8 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,047 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.3 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
8.5 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 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 camera200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested181597%
Total Not Requested503%

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