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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: $73,900

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $79,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,799

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $73,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $62,300
Base Invoice $137,687 $200,183 $57,940
Driver Assistance Package 2,950   1,800
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000 1,000  
Wood trim 0 0  
S Sport Package     2,500
Prestige Package     4,400
Luxury Package     1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Driver Assistance Package 2,744   1,674
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930 930  
Wood trim 0 0  
S Sport Package     2,326
Prestige Package     4,092
Luxury Package     1,256
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 3,950 1,000 10,625
Options (change) 3,674 930 9,884
Destination 925 925 975
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $152,925 $218,475 $73,900
Total Invoice $142,286 $203,338 $68,799

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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: $74,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,495
Model Year201520152018
ModelSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8621hp V12354hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$152,925$218,475$73,900
Adjustments for Features-4,290-8,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$148,635$209,885$73,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,250$0
Total Invoice$142,286$203,338$68,799
Adjustments for Features-3,992-7,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$138,294$195,343$68,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,049$0

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

Model Year201520152018
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$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Night vision $1750 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
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$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather headliner $1000 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
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  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Total Value of Features$20,190$24,490$15,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$8,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,992-7,9950

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

Model Year20152018
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in108.9 in
Length181.8 in184.0 in
Width73.9 in72.7 in
Height51.8 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 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
8.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft39.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested114041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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