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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: $48,590

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $39,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,190

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $36,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65A5S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $37,108 $46,966
Wood trim     0 0   500
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
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 0 7,915 5,565
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,307 5,122
Destination 925 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $48,590 $58,140
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $45,190 $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: $27,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,951
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65A5S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$48,590$58,140
Adjustments for Features-11,440-14,490-19,965-24,0650-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,435$97,235$132,310$198,010$48,590$57,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0$9,050
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$45,190$54,163
Adjustments for Features-10,648-13,484-18,576-22,3970-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,141$90,485$123,105$184,289$45,190$53,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,344$51,964$113,148$0$8,507

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

Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelSLSLSLSLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65A5S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $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
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,880$19,930$25,405$29,505$5,440$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,440$14,490$19,965$24,065$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,648-13,484-18,576-22,3970-466

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

Model Year20172008
ModelSLA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.7 in108.3 in
Length182.3 in182.1 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,827 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%
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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