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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,550

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,466

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $1,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimC55S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,450 $53,650
Base Invoice $50,639 $49,895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 475
Satellite radio 500  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775 500
Navigation system 2,210  
Navigation Package   2,550
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 443
Satellite radio 465  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721 466
Navigation system 2,055  
Navigation Package   2,371
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,116
Options (change) 5,730 4,725
Options (change) 5,329 4,396
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $62,255 $60,550
Total Invoice $58,043 $56,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,556
Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimC55S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,255$60,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,255$59,500
Total Invoice$58,043$56,466
Adjustments for Features0-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,043$55,487

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimC55S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,440$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-979

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

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in108.3 in
Length178.4 in182.1 in
Width68.0 in73.0 in
Height55.6 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%

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