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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: $52,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $13,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,528

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $12,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimC250C350S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $53,100
Base Invoice $36,642 $40,967 $49,384
Multimedia Package 2,770 2,770  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Special order charge 250 250  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Proximity key 650 650  
Wood trim 325 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Prestige Package     6,250
Driver Assist Package     2,750
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Multimedia Package 2,576 2,576  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,302 1,302  
Special order charge 233 233  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 536
Proximity key 605 605  
Wood trim 302 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Prestige Package     5,813
Driver Assist Package     2,557
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Options (change) 11,785 11,460 11,675
Options (change) 10,961 10,659 10,860
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $52,110 $56,435 $65,700
Total Invoice $48,528 $52,551 $61,169

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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: $15,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,029
Model Year201520152016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimC250C350S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,110$56,435$65,700
Adjustments for Features-1,490-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,620$54,795$65,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0
Total Invoice$48,528$52,551$61,169
Adjustments for Features-1,388-1,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,140$51,024$61,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,884$0

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

Model Year201520152016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimC250C350S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Total Value of Features$7,465$7,615$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,388-1,5270

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

Model Year20152016
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested181582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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