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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: $77,350

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,007

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $3,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG C63RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,500 $69,900
Base Invoice $62,775 $65,008
Driver Assistance Package 1,700  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Carbon fiber trim 1,300  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
RS Driver Assistance Package   3,300
Driver Assistance Package 1,581  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Carbon fiber trim 1,209  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
RS Driver Assistance Package   3,070
Options (change) 12,930 6,475
Options (change) 12,027 6,024
Destination 995 975
Total Price $81,425 $77,350
Total Invoice $75,797 $72,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,405
Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG C63RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8444hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$81,425$77,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,425$75,615
Total Invoice$75,797$72,007
Adjustments for Features0-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,797$70,392

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG C63RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,340$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,615

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.8 in108.8 in
Length184.5 in184.0 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height55.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,003 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested114082%
Total Not Requested25018%
RS Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested145049%
Total Not Requested152551%

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