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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: $56,300

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,429

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $2,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,400 $54,450
Base Invoice $50,592 $50,639
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 690
Rear side airbags 350  
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 642
Rear side airbags 326  
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Options (change) 925 2,745
Options (change) 862 2,553
Destination 975 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $56,300 $59,270
Total Invoice $52,429 $55,267

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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 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,529
Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$56,300$59,270
Adjustments for Features-7,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,115$59,270
Total Invoice$52,429$55,267
Adjustments for Features-6,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,738$55,267

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,175$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6910

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.9 in
Length186.3 in178.4 in
Width72.6 in68.0 in
Height54.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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