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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: $36,920

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,391

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006200620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $29,200 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $27,156 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
S Line Package 2,900          
6-speed manual 0          
Premium Package 1,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 690 690 690 690
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Wood trim   500       775
Power driver seat     600      
Folding second row seats     290 290 290  
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765
CD changer, remote     420 420 420 430
S Line Package 2,698          
6-speed manual 0          
Premium Package 1,768          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 642 642 642 642
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Wood trim   466       721
Power driver seat     558      
Folding second row seats     270 270 270  
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711
CD changer, remote     391 391 391 400
Options (change) 7,665 3,365 6,945 6,345 6,345 6,160
Options (change) 7,087 3,087 6,460 5,902 5,902 5,729
Destination 825 825 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,190 $56,890 $36,920 $44,670 $45,270 $62,685
Total Invoice $45,763 $53,014 $34,391 $41,599 $42,157 $58,443

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,409
Model Year200920092006200620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$49,190$56,890$36,920$44,670$45,270$62,685
Adjustments for Features-3,185-3,5850-300-1,525-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,005$53,305$36,920$44,370$43,745$59,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,300$0$7,450$6,825$22,140
Total Invoice$45,763$53,014$34,391$41,599$42,157$58,443
Adjustments for Features-2,963-3,3410-279-1,420-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,800$49,673$34,391$41,320$40,737$55,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,873$0$6,929$6,346$20,672

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

Model Year200920092006200620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags     $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   $150
Compass$0$0    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Wood trim $300  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,850$5,250$1,665$1,965$3,190$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$3,585$0$300$1,525$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,963-3,3410-279-1,420-3,380

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

Model Year20092006
ModelA5 / S5C-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.9 in
Length182.1 in178.4 in
Width73.0 in68.0 in
Height54.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
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
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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