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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: $69,550

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,748

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSLCA5 / S5
TrimAMG SLC43S5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,350 $59,300
Base Invoice $57,056 $55,150
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Carbon fiber trim 1,750 500
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   6,300
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Carbon fiber trim 1,628 466
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   5,860
Options (change) 9,120 9,375
Options (change) 8,483 8,723
Destination 995 875
Total Price $71,465 $69,550
Total Invoice $66,534 $64,748

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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: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,157
Model Year20182012
ModelSLCA5 / S5
TrimAMG SLC43S5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,465$69,550
Adjustments for Features-4,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,230$69,550
Total Invoice$66,534$64,748
Adjustments for Features-3,9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,591$64,748

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

Model Year20182012
ModelSLCA5 / S5
TrimAMG SLC43S5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$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
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic 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
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$14,910$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9430

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

Model Year20182012
ModelSLCA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in108.3 in
Length162.8 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.3 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 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 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.2 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
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested161535%
Total Not Requested295065%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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