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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: $56,025

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,000 $41,400 $55,950 $68,100 $75,700
Prestige Package 7,100        
Luxury Package 2,300        
Adaptive cruise control 2,100        
Rear side airbags 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
designo Package   3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats   580      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Rear spoiler   350      
Power trunk closer   250      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850   850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Prestige Package 6,604        
Luxury Package 2,139        
Adaptive cruise control 1,954        
Rear side airbags 325        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670 670 670 670
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
designo Package   3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats   539      
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930
Sunshades, second row   354 354 353 353
Rear spoiler   326      
Power trunk closer   233      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791   791
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Options (change) 12,325 13,630 9,400 7,850 6,100
Options (change) 11,465 12,679 8,744 7,301 5,674
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $56,200 $56,025 $66,345 $76,945 $82,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi Q5 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,893
Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$56,200$56,025$66,345$76,945$82,795
Adjustments for Features-885-675-9500-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,315$55,350$65,395$76,945$82,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,045$21,595$26,745

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

Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.2C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control  $150$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$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$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$150
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$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$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $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
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$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$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,875$8,665$8,940$7,990$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$675$950$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-824-165-1390-56

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

Model Year20122020
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.3,473 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
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested156560%
Total Not Requested102540%
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
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested170072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 C43

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?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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