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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,490

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,221

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $8,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelSLCA5 / S5
TrimAMG SLC43S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,350 $51,400
Base Invoice $57,056 $47,802
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Carbon fiber trim 1,750 500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Technology Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Carbon fiber trim 1,628 466
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Technology Package   2,045
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Adaptive cruise control   1,953
Options (change) 9,120 8,965
Options (change) 8,483 8,294
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $71,465 $62,490
Total Invoice $66,534 $58,221

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year20182009
ModelSLCA5 / S5
TrimAMG SLC43S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,465$62,490
Adjustments for Features-9,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,190$62,490
Total Invoice$66,534$58,221
Adjustments for Features-8,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,899$58,221

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

Model Year20182009
ModelSLCA5 / S5
TrimAMG SLC43S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Roll bar$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
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 retractable hardtop$6750 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$15,800$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,6350

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

Model Year20182009
ModelSLCA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in108.3 in
Length162.8 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
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 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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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