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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: $51,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,683

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $7,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelA5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 3.0TC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,100 $38,200 $43,850
Base Invoice $49,384 $35,526 $40,781
Technology Package 2,900    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860
Satellite radio   460  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Special order charge   250 250
Leather Package   1,750 1,750
Lane departure warning   875 875
Proximity key   650 650
Heated front seats   750  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 2,696    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660
Satellite radio   428  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,302 1,302
Special order charge   233 233
Leather Package   1,628 1,628
Lane departure warning   814 814
Proximity key   605 605
Heated front seats   698  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 5,725 12,075 10,865
Options (change) 5,325 11,232 10,106
Destination 950 925 925
Total Price $59,775 $51,200 $55,640
Total Invoice $55,659 $47,683 $51,812

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,154
Model Year201720142014
ModelA5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 3.0TC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14?, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$59,775$51,200$55,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,775$49,935$53,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,840
Total Invoice$55,659$47,683$51,812
Adjustments for Features0-1,178-1,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,659$46,505$50,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570

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

Model Year201720142014
ModelA5 / S5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 3.0TC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,315$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,178-1,737

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

Model Year20172014
ModelA5 / S5C-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 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested176595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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