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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: $40,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,966

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
S Line Package 2,900          
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0          
Premium Package 1,900          
Navigation system 2,390 2,390        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710 710 710
Wood trim   500       0
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550  
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
S Line Package 2,698          
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0          
Premium Package 1,768          
Navigation system 2,178 2,178        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 660 660 660 660
Wood trim   466       0
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442  
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Options (change) 9,965 3,365 8,335 8,335 6,935 5,115
Options (change) 9,226 3,087 7,753 7,753 6,451 4,757
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $51,490 $56,890 $40,760 $42,460 $44,660 $61,490
Total Invoice $47,902 $53,014 $37,966 $39,547 $41,593 $57,366

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,103
Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,490$56,890$40,760$42,460$44,660$61,490
Adjustments for Features-1,970-1,3200-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,520$55,570$40,760$41,285$43,210$59,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$47,902$53,014$37,966$39,547$41,593$57,366
Adjustments for Features-1,833-1,2300-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,069$51,784$37,966$38,453$40,243$55,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,715$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,825$2,505$3,680$3,955$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$1,320$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,833-1,2300-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20092008
ModelA5 / S5C-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length182.1 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height54.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.4 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 trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested185081%
Total Not Requested42519%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested185081%
Total Not Requested42519%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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