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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: $61,900

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $14,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,639

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $13,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,400 $58,200
Base Invoice $50,592 $54,126
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
S Sport Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,590
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Lighting Package   985
Multimedia Package   3,350
Rearview camera   460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Proximity key   1,140
Limited-slip rear differential   2,000
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
S Sport Package 2,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Rear side airbags 326 391
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,409
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Lighting Package   916
Multimedia Package   3,115
Rearview camera   428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Proximity key   1,060
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860
Options (change) 6,525 15,355
Options (change) 6,072 14,280
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $61,900 $76,530
Total Invoice $57,639 $71,381

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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: $19,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,617
Model Year20182011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$61,900$76,530
Adjustments for Features-5,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,665$76,530
Total Invoice$57,639$71,381
Adjustments for Features-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,764$71,381

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,500$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8750

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in108.7 in
Length186.3 in182.3 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height54.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft312.4 ft3

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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

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