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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: $53,790

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,108

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,400 $46,500 $35,350 $41,400
Base Invoice $41,292 $43,247 $32,876 $38,502
Sport Interior Package 500 500    
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500    
S Line Plus Package 3,000      
Driver Assist Package 3,000 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790
Dynamic Handling Package     1,530 1,530
Special order charge     250 250
Leather Package     1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Proximity key     650 650
Rear spoiler     300  
Wood trim     325 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090
Sport Interior Package 467 467    
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977    
S Line Plus Package 2,790      
Driver Assist Package 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595
Dynamic Handling Package     1,423 1,423
Special order charge     250 250
Leather Package     1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Proximity key     605 605
Rear spoiler     279  
Wood trim     302 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014
Options (change) 14,850 11,850 17,535 14,410
Options (change) 13,816 11,026 16,327 13,421
Destination 895 895 905 905
Total Price $60,145 $59,245 $53,790 $56,715
Total Invoice $56,003 $55,168 $50,108 $52,828

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,630
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/55-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,145$59,245$53,790$56,715
Adjustments for Features-2,960-2,6100-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,185$56,635$53,790$56,565
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0$2,775
Total Invoice$56,003$55,168$50,108$52,828
Adjustments for Features-2,756-2,4300-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,247$52,738$50,108$52,688
Cost Above Minimum$509$0$0$2,580

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

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
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  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,075$8,725$6,115$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$2,610$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,756-2,4300-140

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

Model Year20142013
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in108.7 in
Length182.6 in180.7 in
Width74.0 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%
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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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