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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: $49,130

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019201920192019
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $43,800 $57,450 $68,750 $76,450
Premium Package 1,850          
Navigation system 2,390 2,390        
S Line Package 2,900          
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0          
Technology Package 1,700 1,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system 500 500        
Wood trim   500   325 325 0
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package     1,950      
Heated front seats     580      
Satellite radio     460      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Premium Package 1,721          
Navigation system 2,178 2,178        
S Line Package 2,698          
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0          
Technology Package 1,580 1,580        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 670 670 670 670
Blind spot warning system 466 466        
Wood trim   466   302 302 0
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package     1,814      
Heated front seats     539      
Satellite radio     428      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 11,115 5,565 4,335 3,290 4,260 1,345
Options (change) 10,282 5,122 4,032 3,060 3,962 1,251
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,790 $58,140 $49,130 $61,735 $74,005 $78,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,680
Model Year200820082019201920192019
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,790$58,140$49,130$61,735$74,005$78,790
Adjustments for Features-4000-1,540-5,065-3,965-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,390$58,140$47,590$56,670$70,040$74,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0$9,080$22,450$26,535

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

Model Year200820082019201920192019
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100$100
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,525$6,125$7,665$11,190$10,090$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$1,540$5,065$3,965$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-3720-158-333-266-133

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

Model Year20082019
ModelA5 / S5C-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in111.8 in
Length182.1 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height54.0 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.5 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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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