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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: $49,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $149,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,473

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $138,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $189,600 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $176,328 $34,318 $49,895
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500    
Carbon fiber trim 4,500   500
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Sport Package   1,450  
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325    
Carbon fiber trim 4,185   466
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Sport Package   1,349  
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Options (change) 7,000 12,125 11,325
Options (change) 6,510 11,280 10,535
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 1,300
Total Price $199,175 $49,900 $67,150
Total Invoice $185,413 $46,473 $62,605

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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: $147,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,376
Model Year201220112011
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$199,175$49,900$67,150
Adjustments for Features-1,6800-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$197,495$49,900$64,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,950
Total Invoice$185,413$46,473$62,605
Adjustments for Features-1,5640-2,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$183,849$46,473$60,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,988

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

Model Year201220112011
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $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
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,905$4,225$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5640-2,144

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

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

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,572 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested326580%
Total Not Requested82520%
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176572%
Total Not Requested67528%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%

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