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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: $46,350

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $27,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,170

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $25,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,300 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $52,359 $34,504 $50,128
Multimedia Package 2,980    
Seating Package 2,980    
Premium II Package 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
iPod integration 375    
Carbon fiber trim 2,500   500
Limited-slip rear differential 3,990    
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Sport Package   1,000  
Active rear differential     1,100
Multimedia Package 2,771    
Seating Package 2,771    
Premium II Package 1,023    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 443 443
iPod integration 349    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325   466
Limited-slip rear differential 3,711    
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Sport Package   930  
Active rear differential     1,024
Options (change) 14,645 8,375 4,075
Options (change) 13,619 7,791 3,793
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $73,920 $46,350 $60,150
Total Invoice $68,953 $43,170 $56,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,530
Model Year200920122012
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$73,920$46,350$60,150
Adjustments for Features-2,4150-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,505$46,350$59,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,000
Total Invoice$68,953$43,170$56,096
Adjustments for Features-2,2530-746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,700$43,170$55,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,180

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

Model Year200920122012
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,940$3,525$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2530-746

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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 Year20092012
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length182.3 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

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