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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: $48,735

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $25,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,389

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $23,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC250C350C63 AMGRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $63,000 $69,900
Base Invoice $36,642 $40,967 $58,590 $65,008
Multimedia Package 2,770 2,770 2,770  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Blind spot warning system 550 550 550  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,600
Multimedia Package 2,576 2,576 2,576  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 536
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Blind spot warning system 512 512 512  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,418
Options (change) 8,410 8,410 9,100 3,175
Options (change) 7,822 7,822 8,464 2,954
Destination 925 925 925 975
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,735 $53,385 $74,725 $74,050
Total Invoice $45,389 $49,714 $69,679 $68,937

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,117
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC250C350C63 AMGRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8444hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$48,735$53,385$74,725$74,050
Adjustments for Features0-350-600-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,735$53,035$74,125$69,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$25,390$0
Total Invoice$45,389$49,714$69,679$68,937
Adjustments for Features0-326-559-4,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,389$49,388$69,120$64,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$23,731$0

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

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimC250C350C63 AMGRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
Handwriting recognition   $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,290$5,540$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$600$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-559-4,431

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

Model Year20152018
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.8 in
Length180.7 in184.0 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height54.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,977 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested89064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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