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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: $42,425

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,511

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $3,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006200620062006
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,350 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $34,735 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Premium Plus Package 4,050        
Navigation Plus Package 3,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 690 690 690 690
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385  
Power driver seat   600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats   290 290 290  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Wood trim         775
Premium Plus Package 3,767        
Navigation Plus Package 2,790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 642 642 642 642
Rear side airbags 325 358 358 358  
Power driver seat   558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats   270 270 270  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Wood trim         721
Options (change) 7,875 8,700 8,100 8,100 5,730
Options (change) 7,323 8,092 7,534 7,534 5,329
Destination 825 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,050 $42,425 $46,425 $47,025 $62,255
Total Invoice $42,883 $39,511 $43,231 $43,789 $58,043

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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: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,378
Model Year20102006200620062006
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$46,050$42,425$46,425$47,025$62,255
Adjustments for Features-6,025-9250-1,225-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,025$41,500$46,425$45,800$60,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,925$4,300$19,355
Total Invoice$42,883$39,511$43,231$43,789$58,043
Adjustments for Features-5,611-8610-1,141-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,272$38,650$43,231$42,648$56,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,581$3,998$18,088

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

Model Year20102006200620062006
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player$0    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,815$3,715$2,790$4,015$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$925$0$1,225$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,611-8610-1,141-1,305

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

Model Year20102006
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in106.9 in
Length182.2 in178.4 in
Width74.0 in68.0 in
Height65.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested132539%
Total Not Requested207561%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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