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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $38,596 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
Warm Weather Package 1,450      
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 710 710 710
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
iPod integration   375 375 375
Warm Weather Package 1,350      
Premium Plus Package 3,720      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 660 660 660
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
iPod integration   349 349 349
Options (change) 8,625 9,985 9,985 8,585
Options (change) 8,024 9,287 9,287 7,985
Destination 975 825 825 825
Total Price $51,100 $42,410 $44,110 $46,310
Total Invoice $47,595 $39,500 $41,081 $43,127

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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: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $390
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS7M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,100$42,410$44,110$46,310
Adjustments for Features-9,1100-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,990$42,410$42,935$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450
Total Invoice$47,595$39,500$41,081$43,127
Adjustments for Features-8,4850-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,110$39,500$39,987$41,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277

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

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle exit assist$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0   
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$11,675$2,565$3,740$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,110$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4850-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20182008
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length183.6 in182.3 in
Width74.5 in69.7 in
Height65.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested205052%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested89054%
Total Not Requested75046%

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 II 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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