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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: $57,600

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,631

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $5,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLCSLC
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,600 $59,300 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $39,618 $55,150 $44,594 $56,079
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Wood trim 350 500 325 325
Premium 3 Package     10,500 7,100
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
Wood trim 325 466 302 302
Premium 3 Package     9,765 6,603
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Options (change) 14,125 9,375 14,815 8,145
Options (change) 13,138 8,723 13,778 7,575
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $57,600 $69,550 $63,690 $69,370
Total Invoice $53,631 $64,748 $59,297 $64,579

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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: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $232
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLCSLC
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine211hp I4333hp V6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$57,600$69,550$63,690$69,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-6,335-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,600$67,750$57,355$63,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,150$0$5,980
Total Invoice$53,631$64,748$59,297$64,579
Adjustments for Features0-1,676-5,898-5,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,631$63,072$53,399$58,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,441$0$5,562

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

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5SLCSLC
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Power rear side windows$200$200  
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$300$300  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Roll bar  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
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 convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
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
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic 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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,875$10,675$15,210$14,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$6,335$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676-5,898-5,618

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

Model Year20122017
ModelA5 / S5SLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in95.7 in
Length182.1 in162.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height54.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Sport 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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 Requested364086%
Total Not Requested57514%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested181533%
Total Not Requested362567%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested181538%
Total Not Requested295062%

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