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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: $42,040

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,153

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0TC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,200 $53,100 $37,550 $54,450
Base Invoice $38,316 $49,384 $34,922 $50,639
Sport Package 750      
Convenience Package 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 690 690
Wood trim 350     775
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100    
Folding second row seats     290  
Xenon HID headlights     790 790
Satellite radio     500 500
Heated front seats     680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765
Sport Package 698      
Convenience Package 838      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 642 642
Wood trim 325     721
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024    
Folding second row seats     270  
Xenon HID headlights     735 735
Satellite radio     465 465
Heated front seats     633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711
Options (change) 2,575 1,675 3,715 3,520
Options (change) 2,397 1,560 3,456 3,274
Destination 950 950 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,725 $55,725 $42,040 $60,045
Total Invoice $41,663 $51,894 $39,153 $55,988

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,482
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0TC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10505, 14?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,725$55,725$42,040$60,045
Adjustments for Features-4,285-3,8350-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,440$51,890$42,040$56,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,450$0$14,680
Total Invoice$41,663$51,894$39,153$55,988
Adjustments for Features-3,992-3,5710-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,671$48,323$39,153$52,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,652$0$13,735

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

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0TC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags   $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,250$1,415$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$3,835$0$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,992-3,5710-3,100

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

Model Year20172006
ModelA5 / S5C-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.9 in
Length182.1 in178.4 in
Width73.0 in68.0 in
Height54.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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