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

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,435

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $3,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,037

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $3,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $37,220 $42,370 $61,430
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $34,615 $39,404 $57,130
Premium Package 1,850        
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Technology Package 1,700 1,700      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Wood trim   500 325 0 0
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     1,995    
Lane departure warning     850 850 850
Proximity key     650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
AMG Leather Package         2,590
Premium Package 1,721        
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Technology Package 1,580 1,580      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 669 669 669
Blind spot warning system 466 466      
Wood trim   466 302 0 0
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     1,855    
Lane departure warning     791 791 791
Proximity key     605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
AMG Leather Package         2,409
Options (change) 12,115 5,565 11,340 9,020 9,860
Options (change) 11,212 5,122 10,547 8,390 9,171
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,700
Total Price $52,790 $58,140 $49,435 $52,265 $73,865
Total Invoice $49,095 $54,163 $46,037 $48,669 $68,876

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,157
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$52,790$58,140$49,435$52,265$73,865
Adjustments for Features-6500-1,830-1,830-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,140$58,140$47,605$50,435$71,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$2,830$23,830
Total Invoice$49,095$54,163$46,037$48,669$68,876
Adjustments for Features-6050-1,704-1,704-2,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,490$54,163$44,333$46,965$66,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,673$0$2,632$22,277

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

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,325$3,675$5,505$5,505$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$1,830$1,830$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-1,704-1,704-2,266

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S5C-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length182.1 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height54.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested102588%
Total Not Requested14012%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested102588%
Total Not Requested14012%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested102588%
Total Not Requested14012%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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