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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: $49,990

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,554

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $38,596 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600      
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Warm Weather Package 1,450      
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850
Proximity key   650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Wood trim   325 325 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418      
Premium Plus Package 3,720      
Warm Weather Package 1,350      
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669 669
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791
Proximity key   605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Wood trim   302 302 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 8,975 14,315 14,315 11,190
Options (change) 8,349 13,315 13,315 10,409
Destination 975 875 875 875
Total Price $51,450 $49,990 $53,210 $52,640
Total Invoice $47,920 $46,554 $49,549 $49,019

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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: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,626
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionS7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
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$51,450$49,990$53,210$52,640
Adjustments for Features-5,3600-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,090$49,990$51,510$52,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,650
Total Invoice$47,920$46,554$49,549$49,019
Adjustments for Features-4,9920-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,928$46,554$47,966$49,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,465

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

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
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   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
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   
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$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog lights$125   
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
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,800$4,440$6,140$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$0$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9920-1,5830

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

Model Year20182012
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length183.6 in180.7 in
Width74.5 in69.7 in
Height65.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested94057%
Total Not Requested70043%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested25032%
Total Not Requested52568%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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