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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: $46,815

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,599

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,200 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750
Base Invoice $34,596 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968
Prestige Package 11,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 410 410 410
Premium 2 Package   3,700 3,700 1,400
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590 1,590
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070 1,070
Wood trim   320    
Rear spoiler   300    
Proximity key   1,130 1,130 1,130
Rearview camera   450 450 450
Prestige Package 10,230      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 325 381 381 381
Premium 2 Package   3,441 3,441 1,302
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464 2,464
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479 1,479
Panoramic sunroof   995 995 995
Wood trim   298    
Rear spoiler   279    
Proximity key   1,051 1,051 1,051
Rearview camera   418 418 418
Options (change) 11,825 12,340 11,720 9,420
Options (change) 10,996 11,476 10,899 8,760
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $49,850 $46,815 $47,895 $50,045
Total Invoice $46,417 $43,599 $44,603 $46,603

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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: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,498
Model Year2009201020102010
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, 14100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,850$46,815$47,895$50,045
Adjustments for Features-4,6350-775-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,215$46,815$47,120$48,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305$2,180
Total Invoice$46,417$43,599$44,603$46,603
Adjustments for Features-4,3160-722-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,101$43,599$43,881$45,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$282$2,026

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

Model Year2009201020102010
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   
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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
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 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
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, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75 $75
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$6,825$2,190$2,965$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$0$775$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3160-722-978

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

Model Year20092010
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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested389064%
Total Not Requested217536%

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 2 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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 2 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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%
Premium 2 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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