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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,800 Audi Q5 3.2 | ||||||
| Difference: $425 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,161 Audi Q5 3.2 | ||||||
| Difference: $404 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Q5 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3.2 | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,350 | $39,500 | $46,050 | $52,000 | $65,200 | $72,800 |
| Base Invoice | $34,735 | $36,735 | $42,827 | $48,360 | $60,636 | $67,704 |
| Luxury Package | 2,300 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 11,500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||||
| Premium 3 Package | 5,400 | 5,400 | 4,150 | 2,450 | 2,450 | |
| designo Package | 4,500 | 4,500 | 3,500 | 3,100 | 500 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,139 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 10,696 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 441 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |||||
| Premium 3 Package | 5,022 | 5,022 | 3,860 | 2,279 | 2,279 | |
| designo Package | 4,185 | 4,185 | 3,255 | 2,883 | 465 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 326 | 326 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | ||||
| Options (change) | 14,625 | 12,800 | 12,800 | 10,550 | 8,200 | 5,600 |
| Options (change) | 13,601 | 11,905 | 11,905 | 9,812 | 7,627 | 5,209 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $52,800 | $53,225 | $55,732 | $63,475 | $74,325 | $79,325 |
| Total Invoice | $49,161 | $49,565 | $51,614 | $59,097 | $69,188 | $73,838 |
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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: $1,085 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,019 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Q5 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3.2 | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 505, 14 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/55-19 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $52,800 | $53,225 | $55,732 | $63,475 | $74,325 | $79,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -660 | 0 | -1,525 | -2,625 | -1,125 | -1,825 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,140 | $53,225 | $54,207 | $60,850 | $73,200 | $77,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $982 | $7,625 | $19,975 | $24,275 |
| Total Invoice | $49,161 | $49,565 | $51,614 | $59,097 | $69,188 | $73,838 |
| Adjustments for Features | -615 | 0 | -1,412 | -2,444 | -1,047 | -1,699 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,546 | $49,565 | $50,202 | $56,653 | $68,141 | $72,139 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $637 | $7,088 | $18,576 | $22,574 |
Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Q5 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3.2 | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||||
| Aluminum roof rack | $300 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| 6 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,775 | $7,115 | $8,640 | $9,740 | $8,240 | $8,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $660 | $0 | $1,525 | $2,625 | $1,125 | $1,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -615 | 0 | -1,412 | -2,444 | -1,047 | -1,699 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 |
| Model | Q5 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 182.2 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,958 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.7 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.7 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.4 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.1 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 55.1 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 235/55HR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 4415 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1990 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 45% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1990 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 45% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1340 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 55% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 29% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 52% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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