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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,325

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $41,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,102

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $38,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelSLSLSLSLSQ5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $53,300
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $49,570
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Luxury Package         2,100
Technology Package         3,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Wood trim, alternative type         1,100
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Luxury Package         1,954
Technology Package         3,068
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Wood trim, alternative type         1,024
Options (change) 5,330 1,640 4,660 1,640 7,075
Options (change) 4,957 1,525 4,334 1,525 6,582
Destination 875 875 875 875 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $102,805 $138,315 $137,435 $192,315 $61,325
Total Invoice $95,761 $128,876 $128,058 $179,096 $57,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi SQ5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,792
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelSLSLSLSLSQ5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12354hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$102,805$138,315$137,435$192,315$61,325
Adjustments for Features-5,225-5,675-5,775-5,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,580$132,640$131,660$186,540$61,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$34,080$88,960$0
Total Invoice$95,761$128,876$128,058$179,096$57,102
Adjustments for Features-4,867-5,288-5,381-5,3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,894$123,588$122,677$173,718$57,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,694$31,783$82,824$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelSLSLSLSLSQ5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack    $300
Cargo cover    $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
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$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,690$16,140$16,240$16,240$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,225$5,675$5,775$5,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,867-5,288-5,381-5,3780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20082017
ModelSLSQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in110.5 in
Length178.5 in183.0 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height51.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested135056%
Total Not Requested106544%

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