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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: $40,215

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,456

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $2,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.0TC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,900 $46,400 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $38,038 $43,152 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 690 690 690 690
Rear side airbags 350 350 385 385 385  
Heated front seats 500   680 680 680  
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790  
Power driver seat     600      
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790
Folding second row seats     290 290 290  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765
Wood trim           775
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 642 642 642 642
Rear side airbags 325 325 358 358 358  
Heated front seats 467   633 633 633  
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665  
Power driver seat     558      
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735
Folding second row seats     270 270 270  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711
Wood trim           721
Options (change) 1,425 925 6,490 5,890 5,890 3,520
Options (change) 1,328 861 6,037 5,479 5,479 3,274
Destination 950 950 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,275 $48,275 $40,215 $44,215 $44,815 $60,045
Total Invoice $40,316 $44,963 $37,456 $41,176 $41,734 $55,988

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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: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $852
Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.0TC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4272hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$43,275$48,275$40,215$44,215$44,815$60,045
Adjustments for Features-4,910-5,960-9250-1,225-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,365$42,315$39,290$44,215$43,590$58,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$4,925$4,300$19,355
Total Invoice$40,316$44,963$37,456$41,176$41,734$55,988
Adjustments for Features-4,574-5,551-8620-1,141-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,742$39,412$36,594$41,176$40,593$54,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,670$0$4,582$3,999$18,089

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

Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelQ5Q5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.0TC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual   $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Proximity key $250    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Aluminum roof rack$300$300    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
iPod integration$100$100    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0    
Cornering lights $50    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$8,125$9,175$4,140$3,215$4,440$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,910$5,960$925$0$1,225$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,574-5,551-8620-1,141-1,305

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

Model Year20172006
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in106.9 in
Length182.6 in178.4 in
Width74.0 in68.0 in
Height65.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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