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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: $45,590

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,461

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620102010
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,000 $48,100 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $42,780 $44,734 $31,248 $36,968
Sport Interior Package 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 410 410
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000    
Premium 2 Package     3,700 1,400
Dynamic Handling Package     1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590
Panoramic sunroof     1,070 1,070
Wood trim     320  
Rear spoiler     300  
Proximity key     1,130 1,130
iPod integration     375 375
Sport Interior Package 697 697    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 670 670
Rear side airbags 325 325 381 381
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930    
Premium 2 Package     3,441 1,302
Dynamic Handling Package     1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479
Panoramic sunroof     995 995
Wood trim     298  
Rear spoiler     279  
Proximity key     1,051 1,051
iPod integration     349 349
Options (change) 2,675 2,675 11,115 8,195
Options (change) 2,488 2,488 10,338 7,622
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $49,600 $51,700 $45,590 $48,820
Total Invoice $46,193 $48,147 $42,461 $45,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,004
Model Year2016201620102010
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,600$51,700$45,590$48,820
Adjustments for Features-5,085-5,0350-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,515$46,665$45,590$47,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$2,180
Total Invoice$46,193$48,147$42,461$45,465
Adjustments for Features-4,736-4,6890-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,457$43,458$42,461$44,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,001$0$2,026

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

Model Year2016201620102010
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,650$6,600$1,565$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$5,035$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,736-4,6890-978

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

Model Year20162010
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 Weight4,091 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 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

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