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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: $45,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,944

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $57,350 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $53,336 $37,108 $46,966
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400 1,400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590      
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Rearview camera 450 450 450    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650      
Wood trim 320   0   500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Seating Package     3,030    
Universal Media Interface     1,290    
Technology Package       1,700 1,700
Navigation system       2,390 2,390
Premium Package       1,850  
S Line Package       2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302 1,302    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479      
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Rearview camera 418 418 418    
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464      
Wood trim 298   0   466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 432 432
Seating Package     2,818    
Universal Media Interface     1,200    
Technology Package       1,580 1,580
Navigation system       2,178 2,178
Premium Package       1,721  
S Line Package       2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,207  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0  
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Options (change) 10,560 7,940 8,020 11,615 5,065
Options (change) 9,821 7,384 7,459 10,746 4,656
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $45,035 $48,565 $68,345 $52,290 $57,640
Total Invoice $41,944 $45,227 $63,770 $48,629 $53,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,969
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,035$48,565$68,345$52,290$57,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,485-1,845-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,035$47,315$65,860$50,445$56,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,280$20,825$0$6,000
Total Invoice$41,944$45,227$63,770$48,629$53,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-2,319-1,716-1,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,944$44,063$61,451$46,913$52,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,119$19,507$0$5,671

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

Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325
CD player  $125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25 $25$25
Traffic information  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,205$4,455$5,690$5,050$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,485$1,845$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-2,319-1,716-1,113

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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 Year20102008
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.3,738 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.0 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested215081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audioNo
Traffic information25No
Media drive, largeNo
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible playerNo
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line 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
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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