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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: $59,570

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5   
Difference: $19,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,997

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5   
Difference: $17,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5RS 5C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,400 $74,200 $61,430
Base Invoice $49,256 $69,748 $57,130
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600 2,600  
S Sport Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720
Carbon fiber trim 500   2,590
Lighting Package     1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790
AMG Leather Package     2,590
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Lane departure warning     850
Proximity key     650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418 2,418  
S Sport Package 2,326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 669
Carbon fiber trim 466   2,409
Lighting Package     1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595
AMG Leather Package     2,409
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Lane departure warning     791
Proximity key     605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 6,175 3,175 15,140
Options (change) 5,746 2,954 14,082
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $59,570 $78,370 $79,145
Total Invoice $55,997 $73,697 $73,787

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,606
Model Year201920192012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5RS 5C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine349hp V6444hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$59,570$78,370$79,145
Adjustments for Features-4,060-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,510$74,260$79,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$0
Total Invoice$55,997$73,697$73,787
Adjustments for Features-3,816-3,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,181$69,832$73,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,651$0

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

Model Year201920192012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5C-Class
TrimS5RS 5C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$10,300$10,350$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,816-3,8650

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

Model Year20192012
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 S5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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