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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: $53,605

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,919

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $8,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,000 $48,100 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $42,780 $44,734 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
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) 575 575 720 720 720 720 720
Premium 3 Package     5,400 5,400 4,150   2,450
designo Package     4,500 4,500 3,500 3,100 500
Upholstered instrument panel     350 350      
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
Premium 4 Package           5,700  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           450 450
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) 536 536 670 670 670 670 670
Premium 3 Package     5,022 5,022 3,860   2,279
designo Package     4,185 4,185 3,255 2,883 465
Upholstered instrument panel     326 326      
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Sunshades, second row     354 354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
Premium 4 Package           5,301  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           419 419
Options (change) 15,475 15,475 13,180 13,180 10,930 11,830 5,980
Options (change) 14,394 14,395 12,259 12,259 10,166 11,002 5,562
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $62,400 $64,500 $53,605 $56,112 $63,855 $77,955 $79,705
Total Invoice $58,099 $60,054 $49,919 $51,968 $59,451 $72,563 $74,191

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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: $4,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,074
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T9T7T7
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$62,400$64,500$53,605$56,112$63,855$77,955$79,705
Adjustments for Features-4,410-4,3600-1,525-2,625-3,950-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,990$60,140$53,605$54,587$61,230$74,005$77,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$982$7,625$20,400$24,275
Total Invoice$58,099$60,054$49,919$51,968$59,451$72,563$74,191
Adjustments for Features-4,106-4,0590-1,412-2,444-3,677-1,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,993$55,995$49,919$50,556$57,007$68,886$72,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,002$0$637$7,088$18,967$22,573

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

Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIC300C350eAMG C43AMG 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400  
AWD$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850 
Cruise control  $150$150$150 $150
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
Sunshade, rear, power     $225 
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
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$150
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$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$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 
Fragrance atomizer     $200 
Ionizing air filtration     $50 
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$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$200
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   
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Cornering lights$50$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     $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$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-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$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000     
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$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,525$10,475$6,115$7,640$8,740$10,065$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$4,360$0$1,525$2,625$3,950$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,106-4,0590-1,412-2,444-3,677-1,699

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

Model Year20162017
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.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 headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested194070%
Total Not Requested82530%
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 headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested194070%
Total Not Requested82530%
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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested199055%
Total Not Requested165045%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested199055%
Total Not Requested165045%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134045%
Total Not Requested165055%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested129030%
Total Not Requested307570%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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