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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: $54,495

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,753

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $40,250 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $39,526 $37,433 $61,473 $68,541
255/45YR20 1,100      
Prestige Package 7,200      
Luxury Package 2,300      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100      
Rear side airbags 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050    
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200
designo Package   3,800 3,100 500
Heated front seats   580    
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   350    
Power trunk closer   250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850   850
Polished alloy wheels     1,950 1,250
255/45YR20 1,024      
Prestige Package 6,696      
Luxury Package 2,139      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954      
Rear side airbags 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670 670 670
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837    
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046
designo Package   3,534 2,883 465
Heated front seats   539    
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930
Rear spoiler   326    
Power trunk closer   233    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791   791
Polished alloy wheels     1,814 1,163
Options (change) 13,525 13,250 9,420 6,970
Options (change) 12,581 12,325 8,762 6,484
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $56,900 $54,495 $76,515 $81,665
Total Invoice $52,982 $50,753 $71,230 $76,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,568
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6241hp I4469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/50-17245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$56,900$54,495$76,515$81,665
Adjustments for Features-1,585-8750-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,315$53,620$76,515$80,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,895$27,345
Total Invoice$52,982$50,753$71,230$76,020
Adjustments for Features-1,476-8150-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,506$49,938$71,230$75,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,292$25,430

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

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection $50  
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Alloy wheels $350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,525$8,815$7,940$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$875$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,476-8150-652

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

Model Year20112018
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in111.8 in
Length182.2 in184.5 in
Width74.0 in71.3 in
Height65.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested169062%
Total Not Requested102538%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested170072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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