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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: $52,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $54,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,095

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $51,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA5S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $37,108 $46,966
Wood trim   0 0   500
S Line Package       2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0  
Premium Package       1,850  
Technology Package       1,700 1,700
Navigation system       2,390 2,390
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Wood trim   0 0   466
S Line Package       2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,207  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0  
Premium Package       1,721  
Technology Package       1,580 1,580
Navigation system       2,178 2,178
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       432 432
Blind spot warning system       466 466
Options (change) 0 0 0 12,115 5,565
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,212 5,122
Destination 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $107,625 $148,225 $216,725 $52,790 $58,140
Total Invoice $100,156 $137,914 $201,710 $49,095 $54,163

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,610
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA5S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$107,625$148,225$216,725$52,790$58,140
Adjustments for Features-11,880-16,555-23,155-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,745$131,670$193,570$52,140$58,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$97,825$0$6,000
Total Invoice$100,156$137,914$201,710$49,095$54,163
Adjustments for Features-11,056-15,403-21,551-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,100$122,511$180,159$48,490$54,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,411$91,059$0$5,673

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

Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGA5S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power door closers  $300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Night vision  $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100$100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather headliner  $1000  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$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$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,255$20,930$27,530$5,025$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,880$16,555$23,155$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,056-15,403-21,551-6050

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

Model Year20142008
ModelSLA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.8 in108.3 in
Length181.8 in182.1 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height51.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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