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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: $48,735

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $3,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,389

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $3,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201520152015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5C250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,800 $54,600 $69,900 $39,400 $44,050 $63,000
Base Invoice $39,804 $50,778 $65,008 $36,642 $40,967 $58,590
Premium Plus Package 3,000          
S Line Sport Package 1,250          
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600 2,600 2,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 720 720 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995          
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970 970
Multimedia Package       2,770 2,770 2,770
Leather Package       1,750 1,750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       700 700 850
Proximity key       650 650 650
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Blind spot warning system       550 550 550
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,590
Premium Plus Package 2,790          
S Line Sport Package 1,164          
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418 2,418 2,418      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 669 669 669
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926          
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902 902
Multimedia Package       2,576 2,576 2,576
Leather Package       1,628 1,628  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       651 651 791
Proximity key       605 605 605
Rear spoiler       279 279  
Blind spot warning system       512 512 512
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,409
Options (change) 8,420 3,175 3,175 8,410 8,410 9,100
Options (change) 7,834 2,954 2,954 7,822 7,822 8,464
Destination 975 975 975 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $52,195 $58,750 $74,050 $48,735 $53,385 $74,725
Total Invoice $48,613 $54,707 $68,937 $45,389 $49,714 $69,679

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $747
Model Year201820182018201520152015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5C250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine252hp I4354hp V6444hp V6201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$52,195$58,750$74,050$48,735$53,385$74,725
Adjustments for Features-2,660-3,610-4,7600-350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$55,140$69,290$48,735$53,035$74,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,605$19,755$0$4,300$25,390
Total Invoice$48,613$54,707$68,937$45,389$49,714$69,679
Adjustments for Features-2,477-3,362-4,4310-326-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,136$51,345$64,506$45,389$49,388$69,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,209$18,370$0$3,999$23,731

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

Model Year201820182018201520152015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5C250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Vehicle exit assist$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300     
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD player   $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Boost gauge $75$75   
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0   
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,875$8,825$9,975$5,215$5,565$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$3,610$4,760$0$350$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,477-3,362-4,4310-326-559

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

Model Year20182015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.8 in108.7 in
Length184.0 in180.7 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height54.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested222585%
Total Not Requested40015%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested109069%
Total Not Requested50031%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested89064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested89064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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