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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: $47,370

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,116

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201120112011
ModelQ5Q5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.0T3.0 TDIC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $45,400 $47,500 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $36,550 $42,222 $44,177 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
Sport Interior Package 750 750 750      
Premium Plus Package 2,900          
Technology Package 4,000 4,000 4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 420 420 420
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    
Proximity key       1,140 1,140 1,140
Heated front seats       750 750 750
Rearview camera       460 460 460
Sport Interior Package 697 697 697      
Premium Plus Package 2,698          
Technology Package 3,720 3,720 3,720      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 391 391 391
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    
Proximity key       1,060 1,060 1,060
Heated front seats       698 698 698
Rearview camera       428 428 428
Options (change) 8,550 5,650 5,650 12,505 11,880 9,885
Options (change) 7,951 5,253 5,253 11,630 11,049 9,194
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $48,775 $51,975 $54,075 $47,370 $48,655 $50,750
Total Invoice $45,426 $48,400 $50,355 $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: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,822
Model Year201520152015201120112011
ModelQ5Q5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.0T3.0 TDIC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4272hp V6240hp V6 D228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,775$51,975$54,075$47,370$48,655$50,750
Adjustments for Features-5,510-5,760-5,7100-775-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,265$46,215$48,365$47,370$47,880$49,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$5,100$0$510$2,330
Total Invoice$45,426$48,400$50,355$44,116$45,311$47,260
Adjustments for Features-5,132-5,364-5,3170-722-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,294$43,036$45,038$44,116$44,589$46,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,742$4,744$0$473$2,166

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

Model Year201520152015201120112011
ModelQ5Q5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.0T3.0 TDIC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300$300$300   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Cornering lights $50$50   
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$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$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,700$7,950$7,900$2,190$2,965$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,510$5,760$5,710$0$775$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,132-5,364-5,3170-722-978

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

Model Year20152011
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 2.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested91550%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested91550%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested91550%
Total Not Requested90050%

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 rearview mirror150Yes
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
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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