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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: $48,590

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $180,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,190

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $168,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGT Final EditionA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $221,580 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $206,069 $37,108 $46,966
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500    
Technology Package   1,700 1,700
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Premium Package   1,850  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Carbon fiber trim     500
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185    
Technology Package   1,580 1,580
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Premium Package   1,721  
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432 432
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Carbon fiber trim     466
Options (change) 4,500 7,915 5,565
Options (change) 4,185 7,307 5,122
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $229,105 $48,590 $58,140
Total Invoice $213,279 $45,190 $54,163

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $177,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $165,557
Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGT Final EditionA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine583hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$229,105$48,590$58,140
Adjustments for Features-2,7200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$226,385$48,590$57,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,250
Total Invoice$213,279$45,190$54,163
Adjustments for Features-2,5320-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$210,747$45,190$53,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,694

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

Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGT Final EditionA5S5
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
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Carbon fiber hood$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200  
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,220$4,500$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5320-279

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

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,727 lb.3,738 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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