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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,920

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $15,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,653

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $14,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,900 $68,900 $61,430
Base Invoice $47,338 $64,078 $57,130
Prestige Package 6,650    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Carbon fiber trim 500   2,590
Active rear differential 1,250    
Navigation Package   3,550  
Lighting Package     1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790
AMG Leather Package     2,590
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Proximity key     650
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Prestige Package 6,185    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669
Carbon fiber trim 466   2,409
Active rear differential 1,163    
Navigation Package   3,301  
Lighting Package     1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595
AMG Leather Package     2,409
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Proximity key     605
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 10,125 4,025 13,630
Options (change) 9,420 3,744 12,677
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $61,920 $73,820 $77,635
Total Invoice $57,653 $68,717 $72,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,946
Model Year201320132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp V6450hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$61,920$73,820$77,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,920$71,770$76,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,850$0
Total Invoice$57,653$68,717$72,382
Adjustments for Features0-1,908-783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,653$66,809$71,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,156$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201320132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,825$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-783

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-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 Volume12.2 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested189070%
Total Not Requested82530%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested124068%
Total Not Requested57532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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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