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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: $48,790

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,440

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $3,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $39,400 $44,050 $63,000
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $36,642 $40,967 $58,590
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Premium Package 1,900        
Technology Package 2,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Wood trim   500 325 0 0
Multimedia Package     2,770 2,770 2,770
Leather Package     1,750 1,750  
Proximity key     650 650 650
CD changer, in-dash     480 480 480
Special order charge     250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Blind spot warning system     550 550 550
AMG Leather Package         2,590
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Premium Package 1,768        
Technology Package 2,045 2,045      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669 669
Wood trim   466 302 0 0
Multimedia Package     2,576 2,576 2,576
Leather Package     1,628 1,628  
Proximity key     605 605 605
CD changer, in-dash     446 446 446
Special order charge     233 233 233
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Blind spot warning system     512 512 512
AMG Leather Package         2,409
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 11,165 5,565 8,465 8,140 8,980
Options (change) 10,341 5,132 7,873 7,571 8,352
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,700
Total Price $52,690 $59,090 $48,790 $53,115 $74,605
Total Invoice $49,017 $55,059 $45,440 $49,463 $69,567

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,189
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C250C350C63 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, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$52,690$59,090$48,790$53,115$74,605
Adjustments for Features-4000-2,130-2,280-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,290$59,090$46,660$50,835$71,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$0$4,175$25,215
Total Invoice$49,017$55,059$45,440$49,463$69,567
Adjustments for Features-3720-1,984-2,123-2,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,645$55,059$43,456$47,340$67,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,414$0$3,884$23,565

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

Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5S5C250C350C63 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 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
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
Aux input$50$50   
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$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
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather door panel trim $250   
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  $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$4,525$6,655$6,805$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$2,130$2,280$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-3720-1,984-2,123-2,546

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

Model Year20092015
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

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 surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
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
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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