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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: $93,445

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $69,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,969

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $64,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $151,350 $219,850 $77,900
Base Invoice $140,756 $204,461 $72,448
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 6,000
Wood trim 0 0  
Navigation Plus Package     4,000
Comfort Package     1,400
Driver Assist Package     2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 5,580
Wood trim 0 0  
Navigation Plus Package     3,720
Comfort Package     1,302
Driver Assist Package     2,557
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467
Options (change) 10,450 8,950 14,650
Options (change) 9,719 8,324 13,626
Destination 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $162,725 $231,025 $93,445
Total Invoice $151,400 $215,010 $86,969

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,802
Model Year201720172014
ModelSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8621hp V12450hp V8
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$162,725$231,025$93,445
Adjustments for Features-9,275-13,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$153,450$217,650$93,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$64,200$0
Total Invoice$151,400$215,010$86,969
Adjustments for Features-8,629-12,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$142,771$202,562$86,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$59,791$0

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

Model Year201720172014
ModelSLSLA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65RS 5
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  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000$1000 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Total Value of Features$21,340$25,440$12,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,275$13,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,629-12,4480

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

Model Year20172014
ModelSLA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.7 in108.3 in
Length182.3 in182.1 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.4,046 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 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested166583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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