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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,100 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $3,350 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $3,114 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A5 2.0T | A5 3.2 | S5 4.2 | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,000 | $44,000 | $52,400 | $33,990 | $35,900 | $39,990 | $58,200 |
| Base Invoice | $33,480 | $40,920 | $48,732 | $31,611 | $33,387 | $37,191 | $54,126 |
| Sport Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 8,300 | 4,800 | 5,700 | ||||
| Wood trim | 400 | 400 | 500 | 325 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 475 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | 2,700 | 3,350 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | |||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,030 | ||||||
| Sport Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 930 | 930 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 7,719 | 4,464 | 5,302 | ||||
| Wood trim | 372 | 372 | 466 | 302 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | 443 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | 2,511 | 3,115 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | 1,855 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | 916 | 916 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | |||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 698 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,818 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,625 | 8,125 | 6,675 | 10,235 | 9,910 | 7,915 | 9,225 |
| Options (change) | 10,813 | 7,558 | 6,211 | 9,518 | 9,216 | 7,361 | 8,578 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $48,450 | $52,950 | $61,200 | $45,100 | $46,685 | $48,780 | $70,400 |
| Total Invoice | $45,118 | $49,303 | $57,068 | $42,004 | $43,478 | $45,427 | $65,679 |
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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: $2,215 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,057 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A5 2.0T | A5 3.2 | S5 4.2 | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 211hp I4 | 265hp V6 | 354hp V8 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 505, 14 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $48,450 | $52,950 | $61,200 | $45,100 | $46,685 | $48,780 | $70,400 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,135 | -2,085 | -1,135 | 0 | -975 | -1,250 | -3,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,315 | $50,865 | $60,065 | $45,100 | $45,710 | $47,530 | $67,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,550 | $12,750 | $0 | $610 | $2,430 | $22,225 |
| Total Invoice | $45,118 | $49,303 | $57,068 | $42,004 | $43,478 | $45,427 | $65,679 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,057 | -1,941 | -1,058 | 0 | -908 | -1,164 | -2,869 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,061 | $47,362 | $56,010 | $42,004 | $42,570 | $44,263 | $62,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,301 | $11,949 | $0 | $566 | $2,259 | $20,806 |
Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A5 2.0T | A5 3.2 | S5 4.2 | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $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 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Power-venting glass roof panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,800 | $4,750 | $3,800 | $2,665 | $3,640 | $3,915 | $5,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,135 | $2,085 | $1,135 | $0 | $975 | $1,250 | $3,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,057 | -1,941 | -1,058 | 0 | -908 | -1,164 | -2,869 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 |
| Model | A5 / S5 | C-Class |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 54.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,683 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.7 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 59% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2740 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 59% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1390 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1390 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 21% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 48% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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