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Saab 9-5 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-5 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,535

Saab 9-5 SportCombi Griffin   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,662

Saab 9-5 SportCombi Griffin   
Difference: $2,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
Model9-5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSportCombi GriffinA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,270 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $40,890 $39,618 $50,592
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575 575
Sunroof 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 995    
Navigation system 2,945    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Warm Weather Package   1,300 800
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490 536 536
Sunroof 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 886    
Navigation system 2,621    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Warm Weather Package   1,210 744
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418  
Options (change) 4,490 7,975 1,875
Options (change) 3,997 7,420 1,746
Destination 775 975 975
Total Price $48,535 $51,550 $57,250
Total Invoice $45,662 $48,013 $53,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-5 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,556
Model Year200920182018
Model9-5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSportCombi GriffinA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM5S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$48,535$51,550$57,250
Adjustments for Features0-8,490-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,535$43,060$49,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$45,662$48,013$53,313
Adjustments for Features0-7,907-7,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,662$40,106$46,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-5 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year200920182018
Model9-5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSportCombi GriffinA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0 
Handwriting recognition $200 
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75 $75
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,340$10,830$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,490$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,907-7,264

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-5 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20092018
Model9-5A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in111.2 in
Length190.6 in186.3 in
Width70.5 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.8 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested79050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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