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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: $49,710

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $9,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,296

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $9,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
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  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Wood trim 325 0  
Proximity key 650 650  
Blind spot warning system 550 550  
Technology Package     2,900
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Multimedia Package 2,576 2,576  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,302 1,302  
Special order charge 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 536
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Wood trim 302 0  
Proximity key 605 605  
Blind spot warning system 512 512  
Technology Package     2,696
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 9,385 9,060 5,575
Options (change) 8,729 8,427 5,186
Destination 925 925 950
Total Price $49,710 $54,035 $59,625
Total Invoice $46,296 $50,319 $55,520

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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: $11,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,705
Model Year201520152017
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$49,710$54,035$59,625
Adjustments for Features-1,590-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,120$52,295$59,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0
Total Invoice$46,296$50,319$55,520
Adjustments for Features-1,481-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,815$48,699$55,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,884$0

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

Model Year201520152017
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 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
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
Headlight washers  $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,165$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,481-1,6200

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

Model Year20152017
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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 Requested181597%
Total Not Requested503%

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