Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2013

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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: $73,820

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,717

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $2,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG C63RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,500 $68,900
Base Invoice $62,775 $64,078
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Carbon fiber trim 1,300  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Navigation Package   3,550
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Carbon fiber trim 1,209  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Navigation Package   3,301
Options (change) 8,060 4,025
Options (change) 7,497 3,744
Destination 995 895
Total Price $76,555 $73,820
Total Invoice $71,267 $68,717

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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: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,908
Model Year20182013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG C63RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$76,555$73,820
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,865$73,820
Total Invoice$71,267$68,717
Adjustments for Features-6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,625$68,717

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

Model Year20182013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG C63RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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$7,790$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6420

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

Model Year20182013
ModelC-ClassA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.8 in108.3 in
Length184.5 in182.1 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height55.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,003 lb.4,009 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 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested146581%
Total Not Requested35019%

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