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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: $46,090

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,925

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelQ5C-Class
Trim3.0TC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,400 $33,990
Base Invoice $43,152 $31,611
Sport Interior Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Lighting Package   985
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500
Premium 1 Package   1,995
iPod integration   380
Heated front seats   750
Proximity key   1,140
Rear spoiler   300
Wood trim   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Sport Interior Package 697  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Rear side airbags 325 391
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
Lighting Package   916
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395
Premium 1 Package   1,855
iPod integration   353
Heated front seats   698
Proximity key   1,060
Rear spoiler   279
Wood trim   302
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 2,675 11,225
Options (change) 2,488 10,439
Destination 950 875
Total Price $50,025 $46,090
Total Invoice $46,590 $42,925

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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: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,071
Model Year20172011
ModelQ5C-Class
Trim3.0TC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6228hp V6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$50,025$46,090
Adjustments for Features-5,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,940$46,090
Total Invoice$46,590$42,925
Adjustments for Features-4,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,854$42,925

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

Model Year20172011
ModelQ5C-Class
Trim3.0TC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,600$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7360

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

Model Year20172011
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 length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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