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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: $46,700

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $24,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,495

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $23,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $56,300
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $52,359
Sport Package 1,000    
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000  
Wood trim 350 500 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Active rear differential   1,100  
Seating Package     2,980
Multimedia Package     2,980
Premium II Package     1,100
iPod integration     375
Limited-slip rear differential     3,990
Sport Package 930    
Premium Plus Package 3,628    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860  
Wood trim 325 466 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669
Active rear differential   1,024  
Seating Package     2,771
Multimedia Package     2,771
Premium II Package     1,023
iPod integration     349
Limited-slip rear differential     3,711
Options (change) 8,725 4,075 12,145
Options (change) 8,116 3,793 11,294
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,100
Total Price $46,700 $60,150 $71,420
Total Invoice $43,495 $56,096 $66,628

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,973
Model Year201220122009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$46,700$60,150$71,420
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,700$59,450$69,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,750$0
Total Invoice$43,495$56,096$66,628
Adjustments for Features0-653-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,495$55,443$64,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,948$0

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

Model Year201220122009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,125$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-653-2,160

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

Model Year20122009
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 Volume12.2 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 seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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