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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: $67,300

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $10,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $77,500 $53,900
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,590    
Carbon fiber trim 1,300 975 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Prestige Package     6,300
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046  
AMG Leather Package 2,409    
Carbon fiber trim 1,209 907 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 443
Prestige Package     5,860
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Options (change) 6,810 3,895 11,225
Options (change) 6,334 3,623 10,442
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $77,705 $82,390 $67,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,253
Model Year202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8503hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$77,705$82,390$67,300
Adjustments for Features-1,540-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,165$80,150$67,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,985$0

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

Model Year202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA5 / S5
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$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$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$8,815$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-145-1260

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

Model Year20202012
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 Weight3,528 lb.3,683 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

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

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

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

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested169069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

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