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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: $54,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,107

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018201820182018
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,400 $47,500 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $42,222 $44,177 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Driver Assist Package 3,000 3,000        
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500        
Sport Interior Package 750 750        
Luxury Package 2,300 2,300        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000        
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
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      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450 450 450
Power trunk closer     250      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850   850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Driver Assist Package 2,790 2,790        
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977        
Sport Interior Package 697 697        
Luxury Package 2,139 2,140        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930        
Rear side airbags 325 325        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 670 670 670 670
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      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419 419 419
Power trunk closer     233      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791   791
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Options (change) 15,450 15,450 13,630 9,400 7,850 6,100
Options (change) 14,369 14,370 12,679 8,744 7,301 5,674
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $61,775 $63,875 $54,875 $63,795 $74,945 $80,795
Total Invoice $57,516 $59,472 $51,107 $59,401 $69,769 $75,210

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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: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,607
Model Year201520152018201820182018
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$61,775$63,875$54,875$63,795$74,945$80,795
Adjustments for Features-3,885-3,835-875-1,1500-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,890$60,040$54,000$62,645$74,945$80,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$8,645$20,945$26,095
Total Invoice$57,516$59,472$51,107$59,401$69,769$75,210
Adjustments for Features-3,617-3,571-815-1,0710-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,899$55,901$50,292$58,330$69,769$74,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,002$0$8,038$19,477$24,266

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

Model Year201520152018201820182018
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$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$75    
Power liftgate$350$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$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
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$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200   
Lane keeping assist  $400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Pedestrian detection  $50   
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    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
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
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $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 steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $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$10,775$10,725$7,765$8,040$6,890$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$3,835$875$1,150$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,617-3,571-815-1,0710-652

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

Model Year20152018
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.17.4 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

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested179065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested179065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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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