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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: $71,465

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $14,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,534

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $13,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelSLCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SLC43RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,350 $77,900
Base Invoice $57,056 $72,448
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Carbon fiber trim 1,750  
Driver Assist Package   3,250
Navigation Package   3,450
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Carbon fiber trim 1,628  
Driver Assist Package   3,023
Navigation Package   3,209
Options (change) 9,120 7,175
Options (change) 8,483 6,675
Destination 995 895
Total Price $71,465 $85,970
Total Invoice $66,534 $80,018

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,401
Model Year20182013
ModelSLCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SLC43RS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$71,465$85,970
Adjustments for Features-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,480$85,970
Total Invoice$66,534$80,018
Adjustments for Features-9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,617$80,018

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

Model Year20182013
ModelSLCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG SLC43RS 5
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
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
Headlight washers $50
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,335$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9170

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

Model Year20182013
ModelSLCA5 / S5 / RS5
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.4,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 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 in46.8 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Android Auto support100No
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested176539%
Total Not Requested280061%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146581%
Total Not Requested35019%

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