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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,950

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $142,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,583

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $132,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $183,000 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $170,190 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500      
Carbon fiber trim 4,500     500
Driver Assist Package   900 900 900
Prestige Package   8,300 4,800 5,700
Sport Package   1,450 1,450  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Active rear differential       1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395      
Carbon fiber trim 4,185     466
Driver Assist Package   837 837 837
Prestige Package   7,719 4,464 5,302
Sport Package   1,349 1,349  
Upgraded leather upholstery   930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 6,000 12,125 8,625 8,675
Options (change) 5,580 11,278 8,023 8,072
Destination 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 1,300
Total Price $191,575 $48,950 $53,450 $63,200
Total Invoice $178,345 $45,583 $49,768 $58,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $141,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,803
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$191,575$48,950$53,450$63,200
Adjustments for Features-1,0300-950-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$190,545$48,950$52,500$62,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$13,450
Total Invoice$178,345$45,583$49,768$58,929
Adjustments for Features-9590-885-746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$177,386$45,583$48,883$58,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$12,600

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

Model Year2011201020102010
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Residual heat$50   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$5,455$4,425$5,375$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0$950$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-9590-885-746

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

Model Year20112010
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in108.3 in
Length182.6 in182.1 in
Width76.3 in73.0 in
Height49.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested276577%
Total Not Requested82523%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141568%
Total Not Requested67532%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141568%
Total Not Requested67532%

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