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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: $59,145

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $16,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,073

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $15,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,000 $69,600 $58,200
Base Invoice $48,360 $64,728 $54,126
Navigation Plus Package 3,050 4,000  
Comfort Package 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 720
Carbon fiber trim 500   2,590
Active rear differential 1,100    
AMG Leather Package     3,030
Multimedia Package     3,350
Lighting Package     985
Limited-slip rear differential     2,000
Proximity key     1,140
Rearview camera     460
Navigation Plus Package 2,837 3,720  
Comfort Package 1,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467 669
Carbon fiber trim 466   2,409
Active rear differential 1,024    
AMG Leather Package     2,818
Multimedia Package     3,115
Lighting Package     916
Limited-slip rear differential     1,860
Proximity key     1,060
Rearview camera     428
Options (change) 6,250 4,500 14,275
Options (change) 5,818 4,187 13,275
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $59,145 $74,995 $75,450
Total Invoice $55,073 $69,810 $70,376

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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: $15,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,519
Model Year201420142011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6450hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10505, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$59,145$74,995$75,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,145$72,395$74,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,250$0
Total Invoice$55,073$69,810$70,376
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,073$67,390$69,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,317$0

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

Model Year201420142011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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$500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50 
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$7,475$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,420-784

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

Model Year20142011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-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 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91562%
Total Not Requested55038%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91545%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather 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?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested86552%
Total Not Requested80048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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