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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: $50,460

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $640

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,993

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC250C350C63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $63,000 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $36,642 $40,967 $58,590 $34,504 $50,128
Leather Package 1,750 1,750      
Multimedia Package 2,770 2,770 2,770    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Wood trim 325 0 0 350 500
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Adaptive cruise control       2,100 2,100
Prestige Package       9,200 6,300
Sport Package       1,000  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628      
Multimedia Package 2,576 2,576 2,576    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 443 443
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Wood trim 302 0 0 325 466
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Adaptive cruise control       1,954 1,954
Prestige Package       8,556 5,860
Sport Package       930  
Options (change) 10,135 9,810 10,650 13,125 9,375
Options (change) 9,426 9,124 9,905 12,208 8,723
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 1,300
Total Price $50,460 $54,785 $76,275 $51,100 $65,450
Total Invoice $46,993 $51,016 $71,120 $47,587 $61,026

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,425
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC250C350C63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,460$54,785$76,275$51,100$65,450
Adjustments for Features-3,040-3,190-3,6400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,420$51,595$72,635$51,100$65,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$25,215$0$14,100
Total Invoice$46,993$51,016$71,120$47,587$61,026
Adjustments for Features-2,831-2,971-3,3940-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,162$48,045$67,726$47,587$60,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,883$23,564$0$13,206

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

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC250C350C63 AMGA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
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$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,690$7,840$8,290$4,650$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$3,190$3,640$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,831-2,971-3,3940-233

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

Model Year20152012
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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested364086%
Total Not Requested57514%
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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