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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: $72,455

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $645

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,455

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelA5 / S5SLC
TrimS5 3.0TAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,100 $61,350
Base Invoice $56,824 $57,056
Driver Assist Package 2,750  
Prestige Package 6,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 990
Carbon fiber trim 500 1,750
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Driver Assist Package 2,557  
Prestige Package 5,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 921
Carbon fiber trim 466 1,628
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Options (change) 11,075 10,110
Options (change) 10,302 9,404
Destination 925 995
Total Price $73,100 $72,455
Total Invoice $68,051 $67,455

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year20162018
ModelA5 / S5SLC
TrimS5 3.0TAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,100$72,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,100$70,070
Total Invoice$68,051$67,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,051$65,235

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

Model Year20162018
ModelA5 / S5SLC
TrimS5 3.0TAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,800$14,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,220

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight4,221 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 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 Room46.8 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 S5 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested181582%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested161535%
Total Not Requested295065%

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