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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,280

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,240

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,200 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $34,596 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Prestige Package 11,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500 1,350
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050
Wood trim   310    
iPod integration   375 375 375
Prestige Package 10,230      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 669 669 669
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255 1,256
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460
Panoramic sunroof   976 976 976
Wood trim   288    
iPod integration   349 349 349
Options (change) 11,475 10,505 10,195 8,045
Options (change) 10,671 9,768 9,480 7,481
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $49,500 $44,280 $45,720 $47,920
Total Invoice $46,092 $41,240 $42,580 $44,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,500$44,280$45,720$47,920
Adjustments for Features-5,2350-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,265$44,280$44,745$46,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$2,390
Total Invoice$46,092$41,240$42,580$44,626
Adjustments for Features-4,8750-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,217$41,240$41,672$43,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$432$2,222

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75   
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,175$1,940$2,915$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8750-908-1,164

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092009
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in108.7 in
Length182.2 in182.3 in
Width74.0 in69.7 in
Height65.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested369061%
Total Not Requested237539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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