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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: $72,895

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,002

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $1,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,350 $68,900
Base Invoice $53,336 $64,078
Seating Package 3,030  
Premium 2 Package 1,400  
Universal Media Interface 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Proximity key 1,130  
Carbon fiber trim 2,550  
Rearview camera 450  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Navigation Package   3,550
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Seating Package 2,818  
Premium 2 Package 1,302  
Universal Media Interface 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Proximity key 1,051  
Carbon fiber trim 2,372  
Rearview camera 418  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Navigation Package   3,301
Sunshade, rear, power   325
Options (change) 12,570 4,375
Options (change) 11,691 4,069
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $72,895 $74,170
Total Invoice $68,002 $69,042

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,171
Model Year20102013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$72,895$74,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,895$71,795
Total Invoice$68,002$69,042
Adjustments for Features0-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,002$66,831

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

Model Year20102013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,865$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,211

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

Model Year20102013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length182.3 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,009 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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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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72568%
Total Not Requested34032%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested101556%

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