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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: $49,435

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,037

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $37,220 $42,370 $61,430
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $34,615 $39,404 $57,130
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900      
Sport Package 1,450        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Wood trim 350 500 325 0 0
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950      
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     1,995    
Lane departure warning     850 850 850
Proximity key     650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
AMG Leather Package         2,590
Limited-slip rear differential         2,030
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487      
Sport Package 1,349        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669 669
Wood trim 325 466 302 0 0
Blind spot warning system 466 466      
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673      
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     1,855    
Lane departure warning     791 791 791
Proximity key     605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
AMG Leather Package         2,409
Limited-slip rear differential         1,888
Options (change) 12,475 11,325 11,340 9,020 11,890
Options (change) 11,605 10,535 10,547 8,390 11,059
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,700
Total Price $50,250 $67,150 $49,435 $52,265 $75,895
Total Invoice $46,798 $62,605 $46,037 $48,669 $70,764

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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: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,242
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4354hp V8201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$50,250$67,150$49,435$52,265$75,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,590-1,590-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,250$64,950$47,845$50,675$73,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,700$0$2,830$25,560
Total Invoice$46,798$62,605$46,037$48,669$70,764
Adjustments for Features0-2,051-1,481-1,481-2,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,798$60,554$44,556$47,188$68,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,756$0$2,632$23,886

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

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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 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   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration$100$100   
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   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$5,750$5,140$5,140$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$1,590$1,590$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,051-1,481-1,481-2,322

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,683 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 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested351586%
Total Not Requested57514%
Sport 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested201583%
Total Not Requested42517%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2200100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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