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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: $66,050

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,578

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $6,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelA5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 4.2AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $48,732 $60,683 $68,123
Audi Drive Select Package 3,950    
Prestige Package 5,700    
Driver Assist Package 900    
Wood trim 500 325 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
designo Package   3,090 550
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Audi Drive Select Package 3,673    
Prestige Package 5,302    
Driver Assist Package 837    
Wood trim 466 302 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669 669
designo Package   2,874 512
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Options (change) 11,525 6,825 3,960
Options (change) 10,721 6,347 3,683
Destination 825 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $66,050 $73,000 $78,135
Total Invoice $61,578 $67,955 $72,731

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,339
Model Year201020162016
ModelA5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 4.2AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V8469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$66,050$73,000$78,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,050$71,885$76,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,435
Total Invoice$61,578$67,955$72,731
Adjustments for Features0-1,038-1,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,578$66,917$71,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,125

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

Model Year201020162016
ModelA5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 4.2AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,350$7,465$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,038-1,689

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

Model Year20102016
ModelA5 / S5C-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.8 in
Length182.1 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height54.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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