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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: $43,960

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,944

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
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) 475 475 720 720 720
Wood trim   500 325   0
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package     1,995    
Lighting Package     985 985 985
Heated front seats     750 750  
AMG Leather Package         3,030
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) 443 443 669 669 669
Wood trim   466 302   0
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package     1,855    
Lighting Package     916 916 916
Heated front seats     698 698  
AMG Leather Package         2,818
Options (change) 9,965 3,365 9,095 6,775 8,085
Options (change) 9,226 3,087 8,458 6,301 7,518
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 2,100
Total Price $51,490 $56,890 $43,960 $47,640 $69,260
Total Invoice $47,902 $53,014 $40,944 $44,367 $64,619

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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: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,474
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,490$56,890$43,960$47,640$69,260
Adjustments for Features-1,595-9450-1,250-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,895$55,945$43,960$46,390$66,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$2,430$22,225
Total Invoice$47,902$53,014$40,944$44,367$64,619
Adjustments for Features-1,484-8810-1,164-2,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,418$52,133$40,944$43,203$61,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,715$0$2,259$20,806

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

Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$3,650$2,705$3,955$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$945$0$1,250$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,484-8810-1,164-2,869

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

Model Year20092011
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 seat150Yes
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 Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
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%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested64038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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