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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,805

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,781

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSLCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SLC43S5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,350 $62,300
Base Invoice $57,056 $57,940
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990  
Carbon fiber trim 1,750 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Driver Assistance Package   1,800
Prestige Package   4,400
S Sport Package   2,500
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921  
Carbon fiber trim 1,628 466
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Driver Assistance Package   1,674
Prestige Package   4,092
S Sport Package   2,326
Options (change) 10,460 9,775
Options (change) 9,730 9,094
Destination 995 975
Total Price $72,805 $73,050
Total Invoice $67,781 $68,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,183
Model Year20182018
ModelSLCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SLC43S5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$72,805$73,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,805$70,460
Total Invoice$67,781$68,009
Adjustments for Features0-2,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,781$65,598

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelSLCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SLC43S5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,860$14,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,411

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelSLCA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in108.9 in
Length162.8 in184.0 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height51.3 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.4,375 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft39.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested379083%
Total Not Requested77517%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested134046%
Total Not Requested160054%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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