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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: $48,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,511

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelQ5Q5C-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,400 $46,500 $33,990
Base Invoice $41,292 $43,247 $31,611
Sport Interior Package 500 500  
Navigation Plus Package 3,550 3,550  
S Line Plus Package 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420
Multimedia Package     2,700
Premium 1 Package     1,995
Dynamic Handling Package     1,500
Lighting Package     985
Leather seating surfaces     1,620
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Wood trim     325
Rear spoiler     300
Proximity key     1,140
Heated front seats     750
Rearview camera     460
Sport Interior Package 467 467  
Navigation Plus Package 3,301 3,301  
S Line Plus Package 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467 669
Rear side airbags 325 325 391
Multimedia Package     2,511
Premium 1 Package     1,855
Dynamic Handling Package     1,395
Lighting Package     916
Leather seating surfaces     1,507
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Wood trim     302
Rear spoiler     279
Proximity key     1,060
Heated front seats     698
Rearview camera     428
Options (change) 7,900 4,900 14,005
Options (change) 7,350 4,560 13,025
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $53,195 $52,295 $48,870
Total Invoice $49,537 $48,702 $45,511

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year201420142011
ModelQ5Q5C-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D228hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$53,195$52,295$48,870
Adjustments for Features-5,160-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,035$47,485$48,870
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$49,537$48,702$45,511
Adjustments for Features-4,805-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,732$44,222$45,511
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$0

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

Model Year201420142011
ModelQ5Q5C-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,850$7,500$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,160$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,805-4,4800

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

Model Year20142011
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in108.7 in
Length182.6 in182.3 in
Width74.0 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91557%
Total Not Requested70043%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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
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
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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