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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,790

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $7,048

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLCSLC
TrimA5S5SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $45,012 $57,056
S Line Package 2,900      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0      
Premium Package 1,900      
Technology Package 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,390 2,390    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Wood trim   500 325 325
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Premium 3 Package     9,600 6,650
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
S Line Package 2,698      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0      
Premium Package 1,768      
Technology Package 2,045 2,045    
Navigation system 2,178 2,178    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953    
Wood trim   466 302 302
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Premium 3 Package     8,928 6,185
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 14,265 7,665 13,915 7,695
Options (change) 13,224 7,085 12,941 7,157
Destination 825 825 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $55,790 $61,190 $63,310 $70,040
Total Invoice $51,900 $57,012 $58,948 $65,208

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,681
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLCSLC
TrimA5S5SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$55,790$61,190$63,310$70,040
Adjustments for Features-6500-10,025-10,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,140$61,190$53,285$59,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$6,530
Total Invoice$51,900$57,012$58,948$65,208
Adjustments for Features-6050-9,334-9,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,295$57,012$49,614$55,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,717$0$6,074

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

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLCSLC
TrimA5S5SLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Roll bar  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,625$5,975$16,000$16,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$10,025$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-9,334-9,520

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

Model Year20092018
ModelA5 / S5SLC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in95.7 in
Length182.1 in162.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height54.0 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

S Line 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
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
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested177536%
Total Not Requested316564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Synthetic suede door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157535%
Total Not Requested299065%

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