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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: $65,950

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $14,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,405

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $13,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,400 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $50,592 $60,683 $68,123
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,250 2,250
Prestige Package 4,400    
S Sport Package 2,500    
Warm Weather Package 800    
Carbon fiber trim 500 1,300 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
designo Package   3,090 550
Multimedia Package   2,230 2,230
Lighting Package   800 800
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990
Power trunk closer   250 250
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,092 2,092
Prestige Package 4,092    
S Sport Package 2,326    
Warm Weather Package 744    
Carbon fiber trim 466 1,209 1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669
designo Package   2,874 512
Multimedia Package   2,074 2,074
Lighting Package   744 744
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921
Power trunk closer   233 233
Options (change) 10,575 14,400 11,860
Options (change) 9,838 13,392 11,030
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $65,950 $80,575 $86,035
Total Invoice $61,405 $75,000 $80,078

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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: $15,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,745
Model Year201820162016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$65,950$80,575$86,035
Adjustments for Features-1,2350-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,715$80,575$85,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760
Total Invoice$61,405$75,000$80,078
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,255$75,000$79,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,426

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

Model Year201820162016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-ClassC-Class
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Turn assist$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,775$7,540$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1500-652

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

Model Year20182016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.8 in
Length186.3 in184.5 in
Width72.6 in71.3 in
Height54.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.0 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested219074%
Total Not Requested75026%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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