Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2013

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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: $74,170

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,042

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $1,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,200 $68,900
Base Invoice $54,126 $64,078
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Lighting Package 985  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Proximity key 1,140  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590  
Rearview camera 460  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Navigation Package   3,550
Sunshade, rear, power   350
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Lighting Package 916  
Multimedia Package 3,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 443
Proximity key 1,060  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409  
Rearview camera 428  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Navigation Package   3,301
Sunshade, rear, power   325
Options (change) 14,275 4,375
Options (change) 13,275 4,069
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $75,450 $74,170
Total Invoice $70,376 $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: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,996
Model Year20112013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC63 AMGRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$75,450$74,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,450$72,385
Total Invoice$70,376$69,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,376$67,380

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

Model Year20112013
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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$5,190$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,662

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

Model Year20112013
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

AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested116564%
Total Not Requested65036%

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