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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: $67,300

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $7,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,745

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $6,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelA5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 4.2AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,900 $67,500 $75,500
Base Invoice $50,128 $62,775 $70,215
Prestige Package 6,300    
Audi Drive Select Package 3,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Wood trim 500 325 0
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200
AMG Leather Package   2,590  
Prestige Package 5,860    
Audi Drive Select Package 3,673    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670 670
Wood trim 466 302 0
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046
AMG Leather Package   2,409  
Options (change) 11,225 5,835 2,920
Options (change) 10,442 5,427 2,716
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,300 $74,330 $79,415
Total Invoice $62,745 $69,197 $73,926

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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: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,205
Model Year201220182018
ModelA5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 4.2AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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)255/35-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$67,300$74,330$79,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,300$72,990$77,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,385
Total Invoice$62,745$69,197$73,926
Adjustments for Features0-1,247-1,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,745$67,950$72,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,077

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelA5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 4.2AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
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$6,575$7,915$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,247-1,899

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

Model Year20122018
ModelA5 / S5C-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in111.8 in
Length182.1 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height54.0 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,639 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested169069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
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?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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