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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: $52,660

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,040

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,400 $47,500 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $42,222 $44,177 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Sport Interior Package 750 750        
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000        
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package     2,700      
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250
Special order charge     250 250    
Blind spot warning system     550 550 550 550
Rear spoiler     300 300    
Wood trim     325   0  
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Sport Interior Package 697 697        
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391 391
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930        
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package     2,511      
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233
Special order charge     233 233    
Blind spot warning system     512 512 512 512
Rear spoiler     279 279    
Wood trim     302   0  
Sunshades, second row     354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 10,150 10,150 13,335 10,310 10,050 7,460
Options (change) 9,440 9,440 12,403 9,590 9,347 6,938
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $56,475 $58,575 $52,660 $59,825 $74,875 $80,285
Total Invoice $52,587 $54,542 $49,040 $55,704 $69,699 $74,730

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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: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,094
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$56,475$58,575$52,660$59,825$74,875$80,285
Adjustments for Features-1,560-1,5100-2,075-625-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,915$57,065$52,660$57,750$74,250$78,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$5,090$21,590$25,850
Total Invoice$52,587$54,542$49,040$55,704$69,699$74,730
Adjustments for Features-1,453-1,4060-1,932-582-1,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,134$53,136$49,040$53,772$69,117$73,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,002$0$4,732$20,077$24,038

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

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Aluminum roof rack$300$300    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$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$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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$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 inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,125$8,075$6,565$8,640$7,190$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$1,510$0$2,075$625$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,453-1,4060-1,932-582-1,652

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

Model Year20152015
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in111.8 in
Length182.6 in184.5 in
Width74.0 in71.3 in
Height65.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested219079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested219079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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