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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $80,995

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $129,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,390

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $120,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $189,600 $69,600
Base Invoice $176,328 $64,728
Carbon fiber trim 4,500  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,750  
Navigation Plus Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Ceramic front brake rotors   6,000
Carbon fiber trim 4,185  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,858  
Navigation Plus Package   3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,580
Options (change) 18,750 10,500
Options (change) 17,438 9,767
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $210,925 $80,995
Total Invoice $196,341 $75,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121,807
Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$210,925$80,995
Adjustments for Features0-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$210,925$80,075
Total Invoice$196,341$75,390
Adjustments for Features0-856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$196,341$74,534

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

Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-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
Total Value of Features$8,405$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-856

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

Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5 / RS5
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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested116558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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