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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: $48,935

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $12,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,575

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,800 $43,200 $62,330 $53,100
Base Invoice $35,154 $40,176 $57,967 $49,384
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Satellite radio 460      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Heated front seats 750      
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Wood trim   0    
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Carbon fiber trim     2,590 500
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030  
Technology Package       2,900
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Active rear differential       1,100
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Satellite radio 428      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 536
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Heated front seats 698      
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Wood trim   0    
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Carbon fiber trim     2,409 466
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888  
Technology Package       2,696
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,163
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 10,230 9,020 14,480 7,325
Options (change) 9,516 8,390 13,468 6,815
Destination 905 905 905 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,935 $53,125 $79,415 $61,375
Total Invoice $45,575 $49,471 $74,040 $57,149

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,541
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$48,935$53,125$79,415$61,375
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,250-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,935$52,525$78,165$61,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,590$29,230$0
Total Invoice$45,575$49,471$74,040$57,149
Adjustments for Features0-559-1,165-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,575$48,912$72,875$57,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,337$27,300$0

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

Model Year2013201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGS5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,915$6,565$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,250$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-1,165-33

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

Model Year20132017
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length180.7 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height54.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested176595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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