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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: $49,150

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $179,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,775

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $167,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGT Final EditionA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $221,580 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $206,069 $34,504 $50,128
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500    
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
S Line Plus Package   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Carbon fiber trim     500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185    
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
S Line Plus Package   1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Carbon fiber trim     466
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 4,500 11,175 11,225
Options (change) 4,185 10,396 10,442
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $229,105 $49,150 $67,300
Total Invoice $213,279 $45,775 $62,745

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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: $177,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $165,428
Model Year201520122012
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGT Final EditionA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine583hp 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$229,105$49,150$67,300
Adjustments for Features-2,2300-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$226,875$49,150$64,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,600
Total Invoice$213,279$45,775$62,745
Adjustments for Features-2,0760-2,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$211,203$45,775$60,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,593

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

Model Year201520122012
ModelSLS AMGA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGT Final EditionA5 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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
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 
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  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
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 door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,155$4,925$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0760-2,377

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

Model Year20152012
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.3,683 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 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested324077%
Total Not Requested97523%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested169069%
Total Not Requested75031%
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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