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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: $51,360

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,830

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $37,800 $43,200 $62,330
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $35,154 $40,176 $57,967
Premium Package 1,900        
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Technology Package 2,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100      
Wood trim   500 325 0 0
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Satellite radio     460    
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750  
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Heated front seats     750    
Proximity key     650 650 650
AMG Leather Package         2,590
Premium Package 1,768        
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Technology Package 2,045 2,045      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669 669
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953      
Wood trim   466 302 0 0
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Satellite radio     428    
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628  
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Heated front seats     698    
Proximity key     605 605 605
AMG Leather Package         2,409
Options (change) 14,265 7,665 12,655 11,120 11,960
Options (change) 13,224 7,085 11,771 10,343 11,124
Destination 825 825 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,700
Total Price $55,790 $61,190 $51,360 $55,225 $76,895
Total Invoice $51,900 $57,012 $47,830 $51,424 $71,696

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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: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,263
Model Year20092009201320132013
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, 10?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$55,790$61,190$51,360$55,225$76,895
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,005-3,405-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,140$61,190$48,355$51,820$73,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$3,465$24,685
Total Invoice$51,900$57,012$47,830$51,424$71,696
Adjustments for Features-6050-2,798-3,171-3,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,295$57,012$45,032$48,253$68,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,717$0$3,221$23,070

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

Model Year20092009201320132013
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
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
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
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,275$7,280$7,680$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,005$3,405$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-2,798-3,171-3,594

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

Model Year20092013
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 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 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
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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