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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,959

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,650 $38,000 $39,000 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $27,575 $35,340 $36,270 $48,360 $64,728
Power driver seat 600        
Folding second row seats 290 290      
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765      
Heated front seats 680 680      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500      
Sport Package     1,000    
Premium Plus Package     3,100    
Sunshade, rear, power         350
Power driver seat 558        
Folding second row seats 270 270      
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 467 467 467
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711      
Heated front seats 633 633      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395      
Sport Package     930    
Premium Plus Package     2,884    
Sunshade, rear, power         325
Options (change) 7,105 6,505 4,600 500 850
Options (change) 6,609 6,051 4,281 467 792
Destination 775 775 895 895 895
Total Price $37,530 $45,280 $44,495 $53,395 $71,345
Total Invoice $34,959 $42,166 $41,446 $49,722 $66,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,242
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp V6268hp V6220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$37,530$45,280$44,495$53,395$71,345
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,410-2,310-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,530$44,980$42,085$51,085$65,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$0$9,000$23,425
Total Invoice$34,959$42,166$41,446$49,722$66,415
Adjustments for Features0-279-2,245-2,151-5,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$41,887$39,201$47,571$60,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,928$0$8,370$21,782

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

Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,390$2,690$4,800$4,700$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,410$2,310$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-2,245-2,151-5,432

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

Model Year20072014
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in108.3 in
Length178.4 in182.1 in
Width68.0 in73.0 in
Height55.6 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,683 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%

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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested32522%

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