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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: $45,150

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,052

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $2,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,600 $43,000 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $33,108 $39,990 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
Premium Plus Package 4,300        
Navigation Plus Package 3,000 3,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420
Proximity key 550   1,140 1,140 1,140
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 2,700
Premium 1 Package     1,995 1,995  
Lighting Package     985 985 985
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim     325    
Rear spoiler     300    
Heated front seats     750 750 750
Rearview camera     460 460 460
Premium Plus Package 4,000        
Navigation Plus Package 2,790 2,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391
Proximity key 511   1,060 1,060 1,060
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 2,511
Premium 1 Package     1,855 1,855  
Lighting Package     916 916 916
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim     302    
Rear spoiler     279    
Heated front seats     698 698 698
Rearview camera     428 428 428
Options (change) 8,675 3,825 12,505 11,880 9,885
Options (change) 8,069 3,558 11,630 11,049 9,194
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $45,150 $47,700 $47,370 $48,655 $50,750
Total Invoice $42,052 $44,423 $44,116 $45,311 $47,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,311
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4270hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,150$47,700$47,370$48,655$50,750
Adjustments for Features-4,560-4,4100-775-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,590$43,290$47,370$47,880$49,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$510$2,330
Total Invoice$42,052$44,423$44,116$45,311$47,260
Adjustments for Features-4,247-4,1070-722-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,805$40,316$44,116$44,589$46,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,511$0$473$2,166

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

Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$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$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$6,750$6,600$2,190$2,965$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,560$4,410$0$775$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,247-4,1070-722-978

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

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,091 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 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested91566%
Total Not Requested47534%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested91566%
Total Not Requested47534%

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%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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