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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: $48,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,203

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,200 $55,900 $67,500 $75,500 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $40,176 $51,987 $62,775 $70,215 $37,108 $46,966
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475 475
Satellite radio 460          
Heated front seats 580          
Wood trim   325 325 0   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,620        
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Technology Package         1,700 1,700
Navigation system         2,390 2,390
Premium Package         1,850  
S Line Package         2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         0  
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 432 432
Satellite radio 428          
Heated front seats 539          
Wood trim   302 302 0   466
Leather seating surfaces   1,507        
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Technology Package         1,580 1,580
Navigation system         2,178 2,178
Premium Package         1,721  
S Line Package         2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,207  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         0  
Blind spot warning system         466 466
Options (change) 4,335 3,290 4,260 1,345 11,115 5,565
Options (change) 4,032 3,060 3,962 1,251 10,282 5,122
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,530 $60,185 $72,755 $77,840 $51,790 $58,140
Total Invoice $45,203 $56,042 $67,732 $72,461 $48,165 $54,163

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,024
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,530$60,185$72,755$77,840$51,790$58,140
Adjustments for Features-1,540-5,065-3,765-4,465-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,990$55,120$68,990$73,375$51,390$58,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,130$22,000$26,385$0$6,750
Total Invoice$45,203$56,042$67,732$72,461$48,165$54,163
Adjustments for Features-1,434-4,716-3,505-4,156-3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,769$51,326$64,227$68,305$47,793$54,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,557$20,458$24,536$0$6,370

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

Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
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$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$11,190$9,890$10,590$6,525$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$5,065$3,765$4,465$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,434-4,716-3,505-4,156-3720

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

Model Year20182008
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.8 in108.3 in
Length184.5 in182.1 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height55.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,639 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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