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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: $52,690

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,068

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $5,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,000 $48,100 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $42,780 $44,734 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Sport Interior Package 750 750          
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500          
Luxury Package 2,300 2,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720 720 720 720 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000          
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package     970 970 970 970 970
Interior Package     2,880 2,880      
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250 250
Wood trim     325 325 325 325 0
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package         3,620 3,090 550
Sport Interior Package 697 697          
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977          
Luxury Package 2,139 2,140          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 669 669 669 669 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930          
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package     902 902 902 902 902
Interior Package     2,678 2,678      
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233 233
Wood trim     302 302 302 302 0
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Sunshades, second row     354 354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package         3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 12,125 12,125 12,815 12,815 11,955 9,905 7,040
Options (change) 11,279 11,280 11,919 11,919 11,119 9,211 6,547
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $59,050 $61,150 $52,690 $55,187 $63,680 $76,080 $81,215
Total Invoice $54,984 $56,939 $49,068 $51,107 $59,288 $70,819 $75,595

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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: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,858
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$59,050$61,150$52,690$55,187$63,680$76,080$81,215
Adjustments for Features-2,210-2,1600-1,525-2,725-1,675-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,840$58,990$52,690$53,662$60,955$74,405$78,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$972$8,265$21,715$26,150
Total Invoice$54,984$56,939$49,068$51,107$59,288$70,819$75,595
Adjustments for Features-2,058-2,0110-1,412-2,537-1,559-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,926$54,928$49,068$49,695$56,751$69,260$73,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,002$0$627$7,683$20,192$24,316

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$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$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
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$0
Aux input$50$50     
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100     
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$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$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,575$8,525$6,365$7,890$9,090$8,040$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$2,160$0$1,525$2,725$1,675$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,058-2,0110-1,412-2,537-1,559-2,211

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

Model Year20162016
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 Weight4,091 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
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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested219079%
Total Not Requested57521%
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

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested219079%
Total Not Requested57521%
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 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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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