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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: $45,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,944

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336
Sport Package 1,450          
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720
Wood trim 350 500 320     0
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590 1,590  
Premium 2 Package     3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650  
Proximity key     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Rearview camera     450 450 450 450
Seating Package           3,030
Universal Media Interface           1,290
Sport Package 1,349          
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670 670 670
Wood trim 325 466 298     0
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466        
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479 1,479  
Premium 2 Package     3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302
Multimedia Package     2,464 2,464 2,464  
Proximity key     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Rearview camera     418 418 418 418
Seating Package           2,818
Universal Media Interface           1,200
Options (change) 12,475 7,375 10,560 10,240 7,940 8,020
Options (change) 11,605 6,862 9,821 9,523 7,384 7,459
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $50,250 $63,200 $45,035 $46,415 $48,565 $68,345
Total Invoice $46,798 $58,932 $41,944 $43,227 $45,227 $63,770

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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: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,308
Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$50,250$63,200$45,035$46,415$48,565$68,345
Adjustments for Features-1,660-1,6600-975-1,250-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,590$61,540$45,035$45,440$47,315$65,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,950$0$405$2,280$20,825
Total Invoice$46,798$58,932$41,944$43,227$45,227$63,770
Adjustments for Features-1,546-1,5480-908-1,164-2,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,252$57,384$41,944$42,319$44,063$61,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,132$0$375$2,119$19,507

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

Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$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$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic information$25$25   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$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    
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$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,240$2,580$3,555$3,830$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$1,660$0$975$1,250$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,546-1,5480-908-1,164-2,319

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

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,683 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 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested294072%
Total Not Requested115028%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested144059%
Total Not Requested100041%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested232588%
Total Not Requested32512%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested232588%
Total Not Requested32512%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating 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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

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